Sea-Based Terminal BMD Block 2.0

Abstract

The NTSBT project supports the BMDS mission of intercepting ballistic missiles in all regions, in all phases, and of all ranges, as follows: In all regions: provide enhanced engagement capability. In all phases of ballistic missile flight: engagement capability against missile threats in the terminal flight stage. All ranges: NTSBT provides capability against SRBM and limited IRBM targets. Aegis BMD supported LDC by providing LRS&T data to other elements of the BMDS. Aegis BMD further improved both national and international security with its ability to launch SM-3 Blk IA missiles based upon remote data in the final configuration, BMD 3.6. Aegis BMD is providing a follow-on capability to BMD 3.6, in response to recent Real World Events. NTSBT (BMD 3.6.1) provides for an integrated SBT capability against a finite set of SRBM. BMD 3.6.1 incorporates a fuze modified SM-2 Block IV missile provided by a separate OPNAV sponsored effort and builds on BMD 3.6 to provide a terminal phase capability. The BMD 3.6.1 continues efforts to refine Aegis Launch on Remote (AN/TPY-2) and bridges the gap between the operational deployment of BMD 3.6 and BMD 4.0.1. Aegis BMD is fielding the NTSBT capability beginning in FY 2009 on 21 U.S. Navy Cruisers and Destroyers. In addition to the near-term SBT capability, Aegis BMD is performing various upgrades to BMD 3.6 in BMD 3.6.1; updates include early integration efforts for Aegis BMD launch on AN/TPY-2 capability. Aegis BMD 3.6.1 also provides enhanced capabilities within the areas of engagement coordination, system track, and communications to support the BMDS UMDF.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2011
Source ID
BX18_0603892C_4_0400_PB_2011

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  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Missile Defense Systems.

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