Archive

October 7, 2014

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

October 7, 2014

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

October 7, 2014

Defense Support Program

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

October 7, 2014

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,

October 7, 2014

Patriot Missile Defense System

Facts Mobility Ground-based, mobile Targets UAV, Cruise Missiles, Short-range Ballistic Missiles Role 15km (PAC-3), 22km, interceptor Status Interceptor sites all

October 7, 2014

Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD)

Facts Mobility Non-mobile, ground-based Targets Intercontinental and intermediate-range ballistic missiles Role Long-range, exo-atmospheric interceptor Status Interceptor sites deployed to Fort Greely,