THAAD
Abstract
The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system provides a capability to engage threats both inside and outside of the atmosphere in their terminal phase of flight, including engagements against short to medium-range ballistic missiles and asymmetric threats. THAAD provides the only air transportable, fast reaction capability for the warfighter to provide Regional area coverage against Short and Medium Range Ballistic Missiles within four hours of arrival. THAAD 1.0 Baseline Capability is complete. THAAD 2.0 (Advanced Capability Development) consists of multiple, independent software builds (e.g. Build 2.0, Build 3.0, etc.) to expand the capability of the THAAD 1.0 system, with a projected capability delivery in FY 2019. New THAAD capabilities include: 1) Launch on Link 16 Based-based BMD System track, providing the ability to initiate an engagement and launch THAAD interceptors using sensor data provided by BMDS sources outside the THAAD Battery; 2) improved THAAD Weapons System performance in the presence of a high debris environment; 3) expanded defended area footprints via remote operation of THAAD Launchers; 4) Regional Peer-to-Peer Engagement Coordination with Aegis and PATRIOT; 5) software upgrades to maintain capability against evolving threats; 6) Message Based Regional Engagement Command to process C2BMC messages to obtain direction for target engagement; 7) Weapon System Information Assurance mandatory updates; 8) Warfighter requested enhancements; and 9) upgrades to maintain interfaces with other BMDS elements. THAAD Follow-On proposes to further improve THAAD defensive capabilities by providing extended range, integrated battle command system, and threat upgrades. THAAD Follow-On will begin with a risk reduction effort to mature the design concept, validate the threat assessment, and develop a life cycle cost estimate for a proposed future capability improvement. MDA will assess the technical merits of increasing THAAD's interoperability with other air and missile defense system, and expanding the battlespace and defended area of the THAAD baseline weapon system. The decision to pursue the full follow-on program will be based on an evaluation of the results of the technical assessment and an affordability determination. THAAD Program Support provides support for communications and interoperability efforts to operate on multiple networks and safety and mission assurance efforts in support of the Materiel Release process. Program Operations provides strategic planning, program integration, cost estimating, contracting, financial management, internal reviews and audits, earned-value management and program assessments for the THAAD Program Office. Project Redwood - Details at a Higher Classification - is reported in accordance with Title 10, United States Code, Section 119 (a)(1) in the Special Access Program Annual Report to Congress.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- MD07_0603881C_4_0400_PB_2017
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