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GBI
A Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI) is a large, multi-stage missile designed to shoot down incoming long-range ballistic missiles high above the Earth's atmosphere. It is a key component of a missile defense system intended to protect a specific region from attack.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
The Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI) is an anti-ballistic missile system developed by the United States to intercept and destroy intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) during their midcourse flight phase, utilizing 'hit-to-kill' technology as part of the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system. These multi-stage rockets deploy an Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV) to kinetically neutralize target warheads outside the Earth's atmosphere.
BACKGROUND
The Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI) is the anti-ballistic missile component of the United States' Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system. It is designed to intercept intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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- Ground-Based Interceptor
- GMD Interceptor
- Ballistic Missile Interceptor
- Anti-ICBM Missile
USAGE NOTE
GBIs are primarily deployed in Alaska and California by the U.S. to defend against potential ICBM threats from rogue states.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to GBI.
Prime contractor for the Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI) element of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system, responsible for its overall integration and production.
Provides booster vehicles, flight testing support, and sustainment for the GBI program as a major sub-contractor.
Develops the Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV), which is the interceptor component mounted on top of the GBI booster to destroy incoming ballistic missile warheads.
Through its legacy Aerojet Rocketdyne business, supplies solid rocket motors for the booster stages of the GBI.
Plays a key role in developing and integrating the Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) system, which provides the overall architecture for missile defense, including the GBI.
The primary government agency responsible for developing, testing, and fielding the GBI as part of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system to protect the U.S. homeland.