Short Range Ballistic Missile Defense (SRBMD)
Abstract
The 2006 summer conflict between Israel and Hezbollah underscored the strategic effect of short-range, inexpensive ballistic missiles attacks on civilian populations. The current Israeli Missile Defense Architecture (comprised of Patriot and Arrow) has capability against some of these short-range missile threats, but does not provide a cost-effective defense. The goal of the Israeli Short Range Ballistic Missile Defense (SRBMD) program is to provide an affordable defense capability. In March 2005, the U.S. and Israel initiated a joint 18-month feasibility study of a low-cost SRBMD capability as a complement to the Arrow Weapon System. This was followed in May 2006 by Israeli`s down-selection to the David`s Sling Weapon System (DSWS) for their SRBMD solution. The system is to be developed in blocks with the initial block providing a baseline capability against large caliber rockets and short range ballistic missiles. The DSWS is comprised of the Stunner Interceptor, Battle Management Center and the integration of the Multi-Mission Radar, and the Missile Firing Unit. Under the U.S.-Israeli Project Agreement signed in September 2008, the project is jointly managed by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency and the Israeli Missile Defense Organization. The agreement documents the U.S.-Israeli cost share, in which the development costs are equitable between the U.S. and Israel with Israel providing matching contributions. However a portion of the Israeli cost share is from previously completed work per our international agreements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- MD34_0603913C_4_0400_PB_2013
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