To develop, deploy, and sustain layered and integrated missile defense capabilities as part of a comprehensive missile defeat approach to defend the United States, its deployed forces, …

Missile defense can be divided into categories based on various characteristics: type/range of missile intercepted, the trajectory phase where the intercept occurs, and whether intercepted …

For ballistic missile and missile defense basics and the historical background of missile defense programs, please visit “ Missiles and Missile Defense Systems at a Glance.”

Dec 30, 2024 · Since the late 1940s, the U.S. government has invested in developing ballistic missile defense (BMD) capabilities to counter ballistic missile threats. Since the start of an …

Nov 4, 2025 · Explore the components that go into making missile defense effective, including sensors, interceptors, command and control. A growing collection of information on various …

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is a component of the United States Department of Defense responsible for developing a comprehensive defense against ballistic missiles.

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is a research, development, and acquisition agency that works on ballistic missile defense systems for the United States and its allies.

Patriot has demonstrated the capability to provide point defense against missile and aircraft attacks on deployed forces and critical assets and to defeat enemy surveillance air assets.

Sep 16, 2025 · As hypersonic missiles, cruise missiles, and unmanned aircraft systems become increasingly common on the battlefield, focusing on the full spectrum of missile threats is …

This publication includes an introduction by former Missile Defense Agency Deputy Director Brigadier General (ret) Kenneth Todorov and provides a brief history of U.S. ballistic missile …