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Ballistic Missile
A ballistic missile is a type of missile that follows a curved, unpowered trajectory, much like a thrown object, after its initial powered launch phase, using gravity to guide it to its target.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
A ballistic missile is a rocket-propelled weapon system designed to deliver a warhead, often nuclear, by following a suborbital, parabolic flight path primarily influenced by gravity after an initial boost phase, making it a key component of strategic deterrence and a challenging target for missile defense systems due to its high altitude and speed.
BACKGROUND
The Aegis ballistic missile defense system, also known as Sea-Based Midcourse, is a Missile Defense Agency program under the United States Department of Defense developed to provide missile defense against short and intermediate-range ballistic missiles. The program is part of the United States national missile defense strategy and European NATO missile defense system.
READ MORE ON WIKIPEDIASYNONYMS & ALIASES
- ICBM
- SRBM
- MRBM
- IRBM
- SLBM
- Tactical Ballistic Missile
USAGE NOTE
Ballistic missiles are primarily used for strategic deterrence, capable of delivering conventional or nuclear warheads over vast distances.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Ballistic Missile.
A global aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technologies company heavily involved in the development and production of ballistic missiles, including the Trident II (D5) Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile, and various ballistic missile defense systems like THAAD and Aegis BMD components.
A leading global aerospace and defense technology company, serving as the prime contractor for the Sentinel (Ground Based Strategic Deterrent - GBSD) program, which is developing the next generation of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) for the U.S. Air Force, and providing components for missile defense systems.
A major division of The Boeing Company, involved in numerous defense programs including sustainment of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system and being a key contributor to the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system for ballistic missile defense.
A diversified aerospace and defense company that develops advanced sensors, interceptors, and command and control systems critical for ballistic missile detection, tracking, and interception within various missile defense architectures.
A premier provider of propulsion systems for ballistic missiles, strategic deterrents, and missile defense interceptors, including solid rocket motors and liquid rocket engines essential for their launch and flight.
An agency within the United States Department of Defense responsible for developing, testing, and fielding a layered ballistic missile defense system to protect the U.S., its deployed forces, allies, and friends from ballistic missile attacks.
A leading Israeli aerospace and defense company that develops and manufactures advanced systems for air, space, sea, and land use, including the Arrow family of anti-ballistic missile defense systems, designed to intercept ballistic missiles.
An Israeli defense technology company that develops and manufactures advanced weapon systems, including the David's Sling missile defense system, which is capable of intercepting tactical ballistic missiles, and technologies related to missile defense.