SM-3 Block IIA Co-Development Test

Abstract

Working with the Services' Operational Test Agencies (OTA), with the support of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E), MDA developed a test program to improve confidence in missile defense capabilities under development and ensure the capabilities transferred to the warfighter are operationally effective, suitable, and survivable. The Integrated Master Test Plan (IMTP) is event-oriented and extends until the collection of all identified data is completed to ensure adequate test investments. MDA is focused on conducting meaningful ballistic missile testing that demonstrates the capabilities of the BMDS. The MDA and the Japanese Ministry of Defense conduct the Standard Missile Cooperative Development (SCD) Project for the development and initial flight test of the SM-3 Block IIA in accordance with the jointly signed SCD Annex. The Joint signed SCD Program Schedule (dated October 2013) includes the following test events: * Restrained Firing - COMPLETE * Propulsion Test Vehicle - 1 (PTV-1) - Completed FY 2014 * Controlled Test Vehicle - 1 (CTV-1) - Completed FY 2015 * Controlled Test Vehicle - 2 (CTV-2) (Completed FY 2016) * SCD Flight Test Standard Missile (FTM) - 1 (SFTM-01) (Planned for FY2017) * SCD FTM - 2 (SFTM-02) (Planned for FY 2017)

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2018
• Source ID: MT09_0604881C_4_0400_PB_2018

Tags

Readers

• Aerospace Test and Evaluation
• Missile Defense Systems.