Short Range Ballistic Missile Defense (SRBMD)
Abstract
The 2006 summer conflict between Israel and Hezbollah underscored the strategic effect of short-range, inexpensive ballistic missile attacks on civilian populations. The current Israeli Missile Defense Architecture 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 the Israeli`s down-selection to the David`s Sling Weapon System (DSWS) for their SRBMD solution. Under the current Program Agreement, Block 1 provides a baseline capability against large caliber rockets and short range ballistic missiles. The DSWS is comprised of the Stunner Interceptor, Battle Management Center 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 equitably shared between the U.S. and Israel.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- MD34_0603913C_4_0400_PB_2014
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