THAAD

Abstract

This is the continuation of THAAD`s Advanced Capability Development and Sustainment. This continues the concept of a rapidly deployable configuration to support the Terminal Defense Segment (TDS) mission as well as supporting the strategic surveillance missions. This development continues the capability to launch THAAD interceptors using data from other Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) sensor elements and an expansion of the THAAD element`s capability to provide THAAD sensor data to the BMDS in support of the Unifying Missile Defense Function (UMDF). Development will include support of BMDS Command and Control/Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) integration of Extremely High Frequency (EHF) communications, improved track correlation and engagement coordination with the BMDS, **and the ability to launch THAAD interceptors based on system track data from the C2BMC. This enhanced BMDS C2BMC interface enables the THAAD Interceptor Launch on BMD System Track. Development also continues the added capability to conduct Concurrent Test, Training, and Operations and continued participation in BMDS Integrated System Ground and Flight tests. Sustainment continues the field support and contractor logistics support for fielded Battery hardware. AN/TPY-2 Radar development will be performed under the Sensors Program Element and integrated into the THAAD weapon system. ** These enabling activities will allow delivery of the THAAD Launch on BMD System Track, part of BMDS Integrated Build D.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2011
Source ID
MD07_0603881C_4_0400_PB_2011

Tags

Readers

  • Missile Defense Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control

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