Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Block 1.0

Abstract

Project AX08 provides funding for the development and fielding of additional assets and capability enhancements to the Ground Based Midcourse Program. These enhancements and activities include: Program is still delivering assets up to the 30th Ground Based Interceptor (with associated ground hardware), five In-Flight Interceptor Communication System (IFICS) Data Terminals (IDTs), and three Ground Based Midcourse Defense Fire Control nodes Developed and fielded the Capability Enhancement-II (CE-II) kill vehicle, which addresses obsolescence issues and provides additional processor throughput to support system-wide discrimination capabilities Upgraded Ground Systems hardware, software, and communications links that will include improvements for the Warfighter, strong authentication, booster drop avoidance, simultaneous test and operations upgrades, and hardware upgrades to begin addressing obsolescence issues Provided capability to conduct simultaneous test and operations of the Ground Based Midcourse Defense element Completed integration and testing of sensors including Upgraded Early Warning Radars (UEWRs) at Beale AFB and Fylingdales, U.K., the Cobra Dane radar at Shemya, AK, and the Sea-Based X-Band Radar

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2011
Source ID
AX08_0603882C_4_0400_PB_2011

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  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.

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