Future Interceptor

Abstract

The Future Interceptor will defend against current and emerging air, missile, and hypersonic threats in the lower tier of the ballistic missile defense battlespace. The Future Interceptor increases Air and Missile Defense (AMD) capability through improved velocity, altitude, and maneuverability characteristics. Requested funding refines and updates Architecture Design/ Concept Definitions, Performance Study Reports, and Program Feasibility / Acquisition Strategies delivered to the USG in Phase 1. It continues Virtual Missile Model (VMM) development to support and establish concept definitions. Products from the Future Interceptor concept definitions phase validate and establish technical approaches needed to inform future efforts to competitively down select to a single vendor.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2025
Source ID
FM3_0604403A_4_2040_PB_2025

Tags

Readers

  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics

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