Advanced Technology
Abstract
A robust advanced missile defense technology development program is part of our strategy to hedge against future threat uncertainties that are emerging in next and future generations. The efforts are focused on the development and demonstration of an integrated set of technologies that allows us to intercept early in the battle space and optimize our ability to execute a shoot-look-shoot tactic, to force less effective deployment of counter-measures, minimize the potential impact of debris, and reduce the number of interceptors required to defeat a raid of threat missiles. Near-term technology development efforts include enhanced command, control battle management and communication capabilities, high performance interceptor and kill vehicle components, and experiments to integrate new technologies and demonstrate early intercept concepts against a large raid. In addition to conducting dedicated early intercept experiments, the agency will invest in science and technology to improve upon the initial early intercept capability and seek out next generation and game changing technologies. As threats expand and mature, the need for continuously available sensors and faster interceptors supports investment for advanced sensors to achieve persistent sensor coverage and advanced propulsion and lightweight kill vehicle components to increase the speed of our interceptors. In addition, the agency is beginning several new technology initiatives that will demand new ideas and new solutions from industry. This program element also executes the management and technical oversight of the Small Business Innovative Research and Small Business Technology Transfer to help focus those efforts. This Program Element does not fund the awards.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- MD25_0603175C_3_0400_PB_2011
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