Missile Warning / Missile Tracking - MEO Space and Ground
Abstract
This activity funds development of MEO satellites, with two launches planned to deliver nine satellites by FY 2027, and ground efforts with operations necessary to deliver Initial Warfighting Capability (IWC) for the combined LEO and MEO architecture. IWC consists of regional tracking, mission management and control, and coordinated regional warning and access validated through on-orbit measurements. After performance validation is complete, prototype sensors will feed data directly to operational warning and defense systems. Furthermore, IWC will provide sensitivity to detect emerging threats, accurate tracking to contain maneuvering targets, and mission data delivery within required latency timelines to close the kill-chain. MW/MT MEO Data Fusion: Test, assess, and validate sensor performance on the ground and on-orbit to ensure track data is integrated by PoR data and fusion operational programs such as FORGE (PE 1206440SF), Ballistic Missile Defense OPIR Architecture, other classified partners and missions, research and development multi-intelligence fusion (PE 1206442SF), and intelligence characterization. SV testing is on contract as of December 2022. Fusion software studies underway with FORGE program as of March 2023. Additional early integration support and studies are planned with the Ballistic Missile Defense OPIR Architecture to start in FY 2024. Additionally in FY 2024, sensor models will begin to be built to support future modeling and simulation activities with the FORGE and Missile Defense program offices.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- de7dbd256e337ab02564afdb69870f75