Defense System Database

System Type

System Deployment

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Network Centric Airborne Defense Element (NCADE)

The Network Centric Airborne Defense Element (NCADE) is a small, low-cost, air-launched, anti-ballistic missile developed by Raytheon and Aerojet and

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Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor System (JLENS)

Facts Mobility Land-based, moderate mobility Role Detect and track cruise missiles, drones, rockets, vehicles, and maritime surface vessels Range Detect threats up

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Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX)

Quick Facts Mobility Sea-based, mounted on a semi-submersible vessel that is able to travel at up to 8 knots Role

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AN/SPY-1 Radar

Quick Facts Mobility Sea-based is highly mobile; land-based has low mobility Role Primary radar for Aegis BMD Deployment Deployed on

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Army/Navy Transportable Radar Surveillance (AN/TPY-2)

Quick Facts Mobility Transportable by air, ship, and truck; moderate mobility Role Forward-based radar for BMDS; Primary terminal radar for

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Upgraded Early Warning Radars (UEWR)

Quick Facts Mobility Stationary Role Provide detection and tracking of ballistic missiles and interceptors, and classification of space objects Frequency

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Space Tracking and Surveillance System (STSS)

The Space Tracking and Surveillance System-Demonstration (STSS-D) satellites were designed as demonstration satellites with a four-year in-orbit lifespan. The original

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Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS)

Quick Facts Mobility Satellites and sensors in GEO and HEO Role Mission areas include missile defense, missile warning, technical intelligence

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Defense Support Program

Quick Facts Mobility Satellites in GEO Role Strategic and tactical missile launch detection Status Five satellites in geosynchronous orbit Producer

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Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)

Facts Mobility Mobile, ground-based Targets Short-, medium-, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles Role Medium-range, atmospheric interceptor Status Interceptors in the UAE,