Theater Ballistic Missile Defense

Abstract

I look upon theater ballistic missile defense (TBMD) from an operational perspective--and as an observer of emerging technology with an eye to integrating current and future Air Force capabilities to assist joint force commanders (JFCs). As such, I view TBMD from a pragmatic, joint perspective. Ballistic missiles continue to spread around the globe. More than 15 countries possess operational missiles and others have programs to acquire them. This development, and the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), is cause for grave concern and determined action. While we are hopeful that the missile technology control regime and state-to-state negotiations will help constrain ballistic missile proliferation, we must prepare to defend against ballistic and cruise missile attacks in future conflicts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA529171

Entities

People

  • Ronald R. Fogleman

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Boost Phase
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Infrared Detectors
  • Lasers
  • Theater Ballistic Missiles
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Warfare
  • Weapons
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Strategic Security Studies