AEGIS BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE Ballistic Missile Defense Signal Processor (BSP) Upgrade ......

AEGIS

BALLISTIC

MISSILE

DEFENSE

28 November 2007

Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense OverviewFor the George C. Marshall Institute

RADM Alan B. HicksAegis BMD Program Director

2AB\C Group\BRIEFS\Marshall Institute\Aegis BMD Overview - Marshall Institute 11-28-07

Aegis BMD

SensorsSpace Tracking and Surveillance System Sea-Based Radars

Forward-Based RadarWith Adjunct Sensor

Midcourse X-Band Radar

Defense Support Program

Command, Control, Battle Management &

Communications

Terminal High Altitude Area Defense

Patriot Advanced

Capability-3

Ground-Based Midcourse

Defense

Airborne Laser

Terminal Defense Segment

Terminal Defense Segment

Boost Defense Segment

Boost Defense Segment Midcourse Defense SegmentMidcourse Defense Segment

Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense

/ Standard Missile-3

Integrated Ballistic Missile Defense System

Multiple Kill Vehicle

USSTRATCOMUSSTRATCOM USPACOMUSPACOMUSNORTHCOMUSNORTHCOMNMCCNMCC EUCOMEUCOM CENTCOMCENTCOM

Kinetic Energy Interceptor

Early Warning Radar

Rev: 3.1, 5/1/07

Sea-Based Terminal

Approved for Public Release 07-MDA-2527 (27 APR 07)


Aegis BMDCurrent and Future Aegis BMD Capability

Rev: 5.0, 3/14/07

Planned Deliveries Through 2013

3

15

147

2

Link 16

Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Signal Processor (BSP) Upgrade

2010

Launch on Remote (Aegis BMD) 2006Launch on Remote (BMD Sensors) 2010Engage on Remote 2015

Vertical Launching

System Mark 41

SM-3

Blk I / IA / IB2004/2006/2010

Blk IIA 2015+Radar System

AN/SPY-1

Blk IV2009NearTerm

Open Architecture

2012

SM-2 TBD

2015Far

Term

Sea-Based Terminal

Approved for Public Release07-MDA-2296 (22 FEB 07)


Aegis BMDAegis BMD Contribution to the BMDS

Rev: 3.0, 2/9/07

• Autonomous Operations in International Waters Moves Ballistic Missile Defense Forward From U.S.

• Counter-Ballistic Missile Strike, Forward Presence, and Multi-Mission Capabilities

• Surge Capability Scalable by Force Level and Geographical Considerations

Flexible Forward Defense vs. Ballistic Missile Threats

Global Presence

• Engagement:

• Long Range Surveillance & Track (LRS&T)– Fire Control Quality Track Data for Other BMDS Elements

By 2015

Approved for Public Release 07-MDA-2370 (27 MAR 07)


Aegis BMDAegis BMD Block 04

• Detect and Track ICBMs• Transmit Target Data to GMD Via Satellite Link 16

– Generate Target Acquisition Cue for GMD Radar– Support GMD Interceptor Weapon Task Plan (WTP) Initialization

• Detect and Track ICBMs• Transmit Target Data to GMD Via Satellite Link 16

– Generate Target Acquisition Cue for GMD Radar– Support GMD Interceptor Weapon Task Plan (WTP) Initialization

LRS&T Capability Provides Forward Based

BMDS Surveillance

LRS&T Capability Provides Forward Based

BMDS Surveillance

Engagement Capability Defeats

SRBMs, MRBMs, & Some IRBMs

Engagement Capability Defeats

SRBMs, MRBMs, & Some IRBMs

Rev: 3.0, 1/18/07

Limited Defense Operations (LDO)

Long Range Surveillance & Track (LRS&T)

Sept 04• Destroyers “On Alert”

Aegis BMD 3.0E

EngagementPreliminaryCapability Spring 05

• Cruiser • Aegis BMD 3.0• SM-3 BLK I

Block 04 Capability Spring 06• Cruiser• Destroyer (End CY 06)• Aegis BMD 3.6• SM-3 BLK IA

Approved for Public Release06-MDA-1837 (11 AUG 06)


Aegis BMDBlock 04 3.6 System Performance

Aegis Organic Engagement *

Hawaii

Launch on TADIL

Includes defense of Okinawa

* Block 04 Threat Set

EngagementGMD Engage on Aegis

Long Range Surveillance and Tracking

AEGIS BMD BLOCK 04 CAPABILITY AEGIS BMD BLOCK 04 CAPABILITY

Ship Locations Simultaneously Support All Three Operational Missions

Approved for Public Release05-MDA-1243 (13 DEC 05)


Rev: 5.0, 1/18/07


Aegis BMD

Ballistic Transition

Propagation Interval

In Track Position andVelocity Uncertainty

L-Band RadarDeployment

Detection

Loss of Track

Stable Track Interval

Intercept Point

Ground-Based Interceptor

Initiate “Weapon Task Plan” (WTP)

Aegis Provided Cue

Aegis Block 04 Ship

AEGIS DATA PASSED TO GMD VIA SATELLITE LINK 16

AEGIS DATA PASSED TO GMD VIA SATELLITE LINK 16

Initiate “Sensor Task Plan” (STP)

Rev: 1.0, 1/18/07

Long Range Surveillance OperationsApproved for Public Release

06-MDA-1837 (11 AUG 06)


Aegis BMD

Aegis BMD SM-3 EvolutionSpiral Development with Incremental Capability Improvements

SM-3 Blk IA SM-3 Blk IB SM-3 Blk II SM-3 Blk IIA

• Blk IA Kinetic Warhead (KW)

– 1-Color Seeker– Pulsed

Divert/Attitude Control System (DACS)

• Blk IB KW– 2-Color Seeker– All-Reflective

Optics– Advanced Signal

Processor– Throttleable

Divert/Attitude Control System (TDACS)

• 21” Nosecone Japan Cooperative Research (JCR)

• Blk IB KW

•21” Nosecone JCR

•Large Diameter KW

– Adv Discrim Seeker

– High DivertDACS

• 13.5” Propulsion– 2nd & 3rd Stage


• 21” Propulsion– 2nd & 3rd Stage


• MK 72 Booster• MK 41 Vertical

Launch System (VLS) Compatible

• MK 72 Booster• MK 41 VLS

•MK 72 Booster•MK 41 VLS Compatible Light Weight (LW) Canister

•MK 72 Booster•MK 41 VLS LW Canister

(Part of IIA Development; Not Planned to be a Fielded Capability)

Rev: 5.0, 2/9//07Approved for Public Release 07-MDA-2370 (27 MAR 07)


Aegis BMD

Final Block 2004 Configuration- Aegis BMD 3.6 Engage / LRS&T Ships-

Missile Downlink System (T&E, CG Only)

Aegis Display System Mark 2Command & Decision System Mark 2

Radar System AN/SPY-1

BMD 3.6 Computer Program• C&D Adjunct Computer• Joint Tactical Terminal

Integrated Mission Planner

BMD 3.6 Computer Program• Programmable Energy Sig Pro Mods

Integrated Satellite System Calibration Computer

Aegis Combat Training System Mark 50Upgraded to Support BMD Training

Standard Missile-3

SM-3 Blk I Sustain Mode DACSSM-3 Blk IA Sustain Mode or Pulse DACS

Vertical Launching System Mark 41• VLS – GPS Integration

Upgraded Computer ProgramSupports any Missile – any cellSM-3, SM-2 (all variants), VLA, TLAM

•Receives KW Downlink•Supports Kill Assessment

Fire Control System Mark 99

Weapon Control System Mark 8

Tactical Data LinksCDLMS v3.4Upgrade to Support JRE

BMD 3.6 Computer Program

Operational Readiness Test System Mark 7

Upgraded to Monitor SPY BMD Functions

• Supports SM-2 Engagements

BMD 3.6 Computer ProgramSM-3 Blk IA Sustain Mode or Pulse DACSSM-3 Launch on TADIL

• SM-2 AAW

Rev: 3.0, 8/9/05

= Changes from 3.0

Delta to 5.3.8

Approved for Public Release 05-MDA-1255 (15 DEC 05)


Aegis BMD

Ship Deliveries- As of November 07 -

Rev: 13, 11/27/07Approved for Public Release

06-MDA-2926 (22 OCT 07)

Engagement and Long Range Surveillance & Track (Aegis BMD 3.6)

Long Range Surveillance & Track (Aegis BMD 3.0E)

Upgrade Installation in ProgressUpgrade Installation in Progress

USS JOHN S. McCAIN (DDG 56)USS JOHN S. McCAIN (DDG 56)USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54)

USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54)

USS MILIUS (DDG 69)USS MILIUS (DDG 69)USS PAUL HAMILTON (DDG 60)

USS PAUL HAMILTON (DDG 60)

USS JOHN PAUL JONES(DDG 53)

USS JOHN PAUL JONES(DDG 53) USS BENFOLD (DDG 65)USS BENFOLD (DDG 65) USS HOPPER (DDG 70)USS HOPPER (DDG 70) USS O’KANE (DDG 77)USS O’KANE (DDG 77)USS HIGGINS (DDG 76)USS HIGGINS (DDG 76)

USS PORT ROYAL (CG 73)USS PORT ROYAL (CG 73)USS SHILOH (CG 67) USS SHILOH (CG 67) USS LAKE ERIE (CG 70)USS LAKE ERIE (CG 70)

USS DECATUR (DDG 73)USS DECATUR (DDG 73)

USS STETHEM (DDG 63)USS STETHEM (DDG 63) USS FITZGERALD (DDG 62)

USS FITZGERALD (DDG 62) USS RUSSELL (DDG 59)USS RUSSELL (DDG 59)

USS RAMAGE (DDG 61)USS RAMAGE (DDG 61)


Aegis BMDAegis BMD Accomplishments to Date

JCTV-1

Joint Cooperative Research

•SM-3 BLK IA•Aegis 3.6•First Coalition Test

11 for 13 in SM-3 Midcourse Intercepts1 for 1 in SM-2 Block IV Terminal Intercepts

11 for 13 in SM-3 Midcourse Intercepts1 for 1 in SM-2 Block IV Terminal Intercepts

Future Testing• FTM-14 (Summer/08): Engage

SRBMs Threat (Terminal Defense)

• FTM-15 (Spring/09): Engage IRBM (Launch on TADIL)

• FTM-16 (Fall/09): SM-3 Block IB Engage MRBM

Future Testing• FTM-14 (Summer/08): Engage

SRBMs Threat (Terminal Defense)

• FTM-15 (Spring/09): Engage IRBM (Launch on TADIL)

• FTM-16 (Fall/09): SM-3 Block IB Engage MRBM

• First Intercept

FM-225 Jan 02

FM-313 Jun 02

PAC EX IV

Homeland DefensePAC EX I, II, III

IFT-9 IFT-10LRS&T

GT-180Glory Boost

First ICBM Tracking: 19 Sep 02

Pacific Phoenix

Sea Based Terminal

•Ascent Phase Intercept

21 Nov 02FM-4

FM-518 Jun 03

•Descent Phase With Aim Point Adjust

FM-611 Dec 03

•No Notice Firing

FTM 04-1 (FM-7)24 Feb 05

•Separating Warhead

FTM 04-2 (FM-8)17 Nov 05

FTM 1022 Jun 06 FTM 11

7 Dec 06FTM 11 Event 4

26 Apr 07

•Simultaneous BMD/AAW Engagements

•Auto-BMD•Pulse DACS

•Engage Dual SRBMs

22 Jun 07FTM 12

Rev: 6.0, 11/9/07

6 Nov 07FTM 13

Click to View“Greatest Hits” Video

Approved for Public Release 07-MDA-2926 (22 OCT 07)


Aegis BMD

FTM-13(Simultaneous Dual ARAV-A Engagement) (v6)

To FDNF

PMRF

Dual ARAV-A Launches(70 Sec. Apart)

3.6 CG

To FDNF

400km

3.6 CG Search Sector

Dual SM-3 Blk IA Missiles

To BMDS Node

SECONDARY:Assess Aegis BMD CG Capability to Conduct War Cruise as a Ballistic

Missile Killer

INTERNATIONAL (Secondary):Demonstrate JABMD Combat Sys.

Configuration and Conduct a Simulated SM-3 Block IA Engagement Against a

Group A Target

SECONDARY:Evaluate BMD 3.6 CG

Performance Against The ECS Verif. Matrix

JS KONGO Search Sector

JS KONGO DDG

SECONDARY:Evaluate Kill Assessment

Using the MDS

SECONDARY:Exercise operational info. exchange architectures to

include TADILs, voice, SIPRNET and IBS-I

PRIMARY:Detect, track, and conduct a lethal multiple, simultaneous engagement

of two SRBM threats

Legend BMDS System Objective

Aegis BMD Element Objective

International Objective

Link #1

Link #2

Click to View Video

Approved for Public Release07-MDA-2926 (22 OCT 07)


Aegis BMD

*Extracted From DOT&E’s FY06 Assessment of BMDS (DRAFT)

**Operational Realism Criteria Generated by DOT&E and Transmitted to Congress in Response to FY05 National Defense Authorization Act, Sect. 234

DOT&E Operational RealismAssessment for FY06*

Criteria** Aegis BMD

• Operational Interceptor Achieved

• Threat Representative Target Achieved

• Complex Countermeasures Partially Achieved

• Operational Sensor Achieved

• Operational Fire Control Software Achieved

• Tactics Techniques & Procedures Achieved

• Warfighter Participation Achieved

• Unannounced Target Launch Achieved

• End-to-End Test Achieved

DOT&E Operational RealismAssessment for FY06*

Criteria** Aegis BMD

• Operational Interceptor Achieved

• Threat Representative Target Achieved

• Complex Countermeasures Partially Achieved

• Operational Sensor Achieved

• Operational Fire Control Software Achieved

• Tactics Techniques & Procedures Achieved

• Warfighter Participation Achieved

• Unannounced Target Launch Achieved

• End-to-End Test Achieved

Aegis BMD Operational Realism

“Aegis provided a real time kill assessment [during FM-6]. A ‘no notice’ target launch and the use of intelligent messages developed by the Navy’s Operational Test Agency enhanced the test’s operational realism”

- DOT&E FY04 Annual Report

“Aegis provided a real time kill assessment [during FM-6]. A ‘no notice’ target launch and the use of intelligent messages developed by the Navy’s Operational Test Agency enhanced the test’s operational realism”

- DOT&E FY04 Annual Report“Test events were

conducted under increasingly operationally realistic conditions with the involvement of the Navy Operational Test Agency”


“Test events were conducted under increasingly operationally realistic conditions with the involvement of the Navy Operational Test Agency”


“The Aegis BMD program is progressively increasing the operational realism in its flight test program”


“The Aegis BMD program is progressively increasing the operational realism in its flight test program”




Aegis BMD

MDA Funding Responsibilities:– Aegis BMD 3.6 Equipment Installation & Checkout, Testing & System

Certification, Technical, Logistics & Training Support Through Final Block Delivery in FY09

– Missile Maintenance for Up to 90 SM-3 Blk IAs and All SM-3 Blk Is

Navy Funding Responsibilities:– Aegis BMD 3.6 Operations and Sustainment – Missile Maintenance for SM-3 Blk IAs Commencing in FY08

Status:– SM-3 Blk IA Missile Maintenance MOA Approved, Funding Agreement in

Place: Feb 2006– Navy-MDA MOA Transition of Aegis BMD Blk 04 O&S Responsibilities

from MDA to Navy approved by DEPSECDEF: Mar 2007– BMD 3.6.1 (NTSBT) in Development, Certification Scheduled for Oct 2008

Aegis BMD Block 04 Transition to NavyApproved for Public Release 07-MDA-2370 (25 JUN 07)


Aegis BMD

Where Aegis BMD is Going - By Development Blocks -

REV: 2.5, 8/23/06

Block 2006/08

Capability

•4 JMSDF Aegis ShipsEngagement Capability

•JCR Missile Component Testing

• 4 JMSDF Aegis shipsengagement capability

• U.S. / Japan Radar and OA Co-Research

• 4-6 JMSDF Aegis ShipsEngineering Capability

• SM-3 Block II / IIA (21" Missile) Missile Co-Developed

• U.S. / Japan Radar and OA Co-Research

Block 2004Block 2010/12/14

• Open Architecture Enables Greater US and International Ship Population

• Enhanced Feature Extraction, Object Classification, Automated Designation and Kill Assessment

• Improved Intercept Capability– Increased Divert Utilizing 21” TDACS– Greater Field of View 21” KW – 21” Propulsion Stack

• Improved BMDS C2,BM&C Performance• Increased Battlespace

– SM-3 Blk IIA– Engage on Remote

Gray – Work planned w/ JMSDFLight Gray – USN core-search work w/ Japan

• Improved Feature Extraction, Object Classification, Automated Designation and Kill Assessment

• Improved Engagement Capability

• Improved BMDS C2, BM&C Performance

• Increased Battlespace

• SM-3: Block IA, Block IB

• Long-Range Surveillance and Tracking (BMD 3.0E)

• Preliminary Engagement Capability (BMD 3.0)

• Launch on TADIL

• Block 2004 (BMD 3.6)

• SM-3: Block I, Block IA

•Enhanced Use and Support of BMDS ESGs•SRBM, MRBM & Limited IRBM Defense•Defeat SRBMs and MRBMs

•Surveillance Support to BMDS

•Enhanced Use and Support of BMDS ESGs•SRBM, MRBM Limited IRBM & Some ICBM Defense

Approved for Public Release 07-MDA-2370 (27 MAR 07)


Aegis BMD

Organic and Cued – Block 04 Organic and Cued – Block 04

CuedLaunch on TADIL (LoT) - Block 06/08Launch on TADIL (LoT) - Block 06/08 CuedLaunch on Remote (EoR) – Block 12 and BeyondLaunch on Remote (EoR) – Block 12 and Beyond

Organic

Cued

CuedLaunch on TADIL (LoT) – Block 04Launch on TADIL (LoT) – Block 04

Firing Ship Launches SM-3 and InterceptsTarget Using

• SM-3 Engage on Remote AN/SPY-1• SM-3 Engage on AN/TPY-2

Firing Ship Launches SM-3 Using RemoteData and Acquires with Cued Search Priorto Intercept

• SM-3 Engage on AN/SPY-1• SM-3 Launch on Remote AN/SPY-1

Firing Ship Launches SM-3 Using Remote Data and Acquires with Cued Search Prior to Intercept

• SM-3 Engage on AN/SPY-1 Mod 1 (BSP)• SM-3 Launch on Remote AN/SPY-1 Mod 1 (BSP)• SM-3 Launch on AN/TPY-2

Firing Ship Acquires Target Using Organic or Cued Search Prior to Launching SM-3, Demonstrated thru Flight Test Program

• SM-3 Engage on AN/SPY-1

Rev: 2.0, 1/18/07

Aegis BMD Engagement Mode- Exploit Organic and Off Board Sensors -

Approved for Public Release06-MDA-1837 (11 AUG 06)


Aegis BMD

Sensors and Missile Improvements With Increased Integration With BMDS

• AN / SPY-1 Radar with AegisBMD Signal Processor (BSP)

• SM-3 Block IB Missile with Improved IR Sensitivity & Discrimination

• Launch on Remote with BMDS Sensor Cueing

• Tactically Certified Weapons System Capability (2010 / Aegis BMD 4.0.1)

Tactical Capability

Aegis BMD 4.0E/4.0/4.0.1

Near-Term

• Enhanced Use & Support of BMDS ESGs

• Enhanced SRBM, MRBM & Limited IRBM Defense

AEGIS BMD UNDERLAY SUPPORTS “3rd SITE”AEGIS BMD UNDERLAY SUPPORTS “3rd SITE”DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for Public Release; Distribution is Unlimited



Aegis BMD

The Aegis BMD Fleet – End of CY 2009Rev: 4.0, 11/9/07

Norfolk Engagement ShipsRAMAGESTOUT

SDGO Engagement Ships BENFOLDHIGGINSMILIUSJOHN PAUL JONESDECATUR

JMSDF Engagement ShipsKONGO CHOKAIMYOKOKIRISHIMA (2010)

Projected SM-3 Inventory (53)

Projected SM-2 Blk IV Inventory (100)

YOKO Engagement ShipsSHILOHSTETHEMCURTIS WILBURJOHN S. MCCAINFITZGERALD

PHBR Engagement ShipsLAKE ERIEPORT ROYALRUSSELLHOPPERO’KANEPAUL HAMILTON

(LRS&T Only)

(LRS&T Only)



Aegis BMD

Aegis BMD SM-3 EvolutionSpiral Development with Incremental Capability Improvements

SM-3 Blk IA SM-3 Blk IB SM-3 Blk II SM-3 Blk IIA

• Blk IA Kinetic Warhead (KW)

– 1-Color Seeker– Pulsed

Divert/Attitude Control System (DACS)

• Blk IB KW– 2-Color Seeker– All-Reflective

Optics– Advanced Signal

Processor– Throttleable

Divert/Attitude Control System (TDACS)

• 21” Nosecone Japan Cooperative Research (JCR)

• Blk IB KW

•21” Nosecone JCR

•Large Diameter KW

– Adv Discrim Seeker

– High DivertDACS





• MK 72 Booster• MK 41 Vertical

Launch System (VLS) Compatible

• MK 72 Booster• MK 41 VLS

•MK 72 Booster•MK 41 VLS Compatible Light Weight (LW) Canister

•MK 72 Booster•MK 41 VLS LW Canister

(Part of IIA Development; Not Planned to be a Fielded Capability)

Rev: 5.0, 2/9//07Approved for Public Release 07-MDA-2370 (27 MAR 07)


Aegis BMD

Aegis BMD Block IIA “SM-3 Cooperative Development Program”

• MDA/D Provided Direction to Incorporate IIA Development Into Aegis BMD in 22 Dec 05 Program Guidance Letter

• The 21" SM-3 Blk IIA Combined with BMDS Remote Sensor Data Provides:

– Increased Defended Area

– Increased Probability of Kill Against a Broader Threat Set

– Reduces Force Structure Requirements

– Improves Operational Flexibility

• PB07 Program Assumes Japan Work Share at ~50%

– Cost Estimate $2.1B ($1B – Japan Estimated Contribution)

• SM-3 Block IIA Delivery End of 2015

ms-107684 / 083005

Approved for Public Release05-MDA-1255 (15 Dec 05)


Aegis BMD

Greater Missile Reach Increases Defended Area

• Supports 3rd Site– Forward Layer of Defense

Ascent Phase

– Underlay

– Additional Depth of Fire

– Interoperable Component of BMDS Including GMD and THAAD

Aegis BMD 5.0/5.1/5.2

• Enhanced Use & Support of BMDS ESGs• SRBM, MRBM & Enhanced IRBM Defense & Limited

ICBM Defense

WORLDWIDE MOBILE CAPABILITYWORLDWIDE MOBILE CAPABILITY

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for Public Release; Distribution is Unlimited

SM-3 Block IB SM-3 Block IIA



Aegis BMD

Sea-Based Ballistic Missile Defense State of Play

Netherlands: • LCF Frigates (3) SMART-L

(L-Band) APAR, MK 41 VLS• Completed successful tracking

of BMD Target in Dec 06• Evaluating SM-3

United Kingdom (UK):• MDA Framework MOU• US / UK Type 45 BMD

Capability Study completed

Spain:• 4 Aegis (F-100) Ships:

SPY-1D, MK 41 VLS • 2 Aegis Ships (B/L 7.1)• F-104 participated in

FTM-12 to detect and track ballistic missile

Australia:• 3 Aegis Ship Procurement

(DDG 101-103)• MDA Framework MOU

–07 July 2004

Japan:• Upgrading 4 KONGO DDGs to BMD 3.6• First Engagement Capable Ally in Dec 07• BMD Co-Development – SM-3 Blk IIA:

Flight Test in 2014/15• Discussions on SM-3 Joint Maintenance

Facility in Japan• Radar (JUSRR) and Open Architecture

(BMDOAR) Co-Research AnnexesGermany:• F 124 Frigates (3)

– SMART-L (L-Band) & APAR

– MK 41 VLS• Plan to implement LRS&T

capability • MOU for LNO in Aegis BMD

NATO ALTBMD Requirements:

• Integration Test Bed • Aegis BMD providing

sensor support to initial lower tier efforts

South Korea:• 3 Aegis Ships Under

Construction• KDX-III Destroyers • Expressed Interest in

Sea Based Terminal

Rev: 3.5, 6/18/07Approved for Public Release 07-MDA-2370 (27 MAR 07)


Aegis BMDSummary

Rev: 3.0, 3/28/07

“AEGIS BMD - WE DELIVER”“AEGIS BMD - WE DELIVER”

Block 08Block 06

BMDS BLOCK 2004

• Aegis BMD is at Sea Today– Aegis BMD Warships Conducting Missile Defense Patrol Operations– Aegis BMD 3.6 Certified Aug 06– Delivery of SM-3 Blk IA Missiles Underway

• Aegis BMD Will Become More Capable Through Block Upgrades– Able to Engage Increasingly Longer Range and More Sophisticated Ballistic Missiles– Add a Terminal Capability in 2009

• Japan is Our First Ally to Pursue Aegis BMD and SM-3 Missiles– Japan and the United States Cooperatively Develop 21-Inch Diameter SM-3, the

SM-3 Block IIA

• Interest in Maritime Ballistic Missile Defense is Growingin a Number of European and Pacific Rim Nations



Aegis BMD

Forward…At Sea…On Patrol

Enabling Capabilities, Providing Options for U.S. and Allies

Where Is the...

…Missile Defense Fleet?

Rev 0.0, 06/23/06

Approved for Public Release06-MDA-1787 (15 SEP 06)

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