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MaRV
A MaRV, or Maneuverable Reentry Vehicle, is a type of warhead for ballistic missiles that can steer itself during its final descent toward a target. This makes it more accurate and much harder for enemy missile defense systems to intercept.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
A Maneuverable Reentry Vehicle (MaRV) is a ballistic missile warhead or payload engineered to execute evasive maneuvers during its terminal atmospheric reentry phase. This capability significantly enhances target accuracy and complicates interception by missile defense systems due to the unpredictable flight trajectory.
BACKGROUND
The maneuverable reentry vehicle is a type of warhead for ballistic missiles that is capable of maneuvering and changing its trajectory.
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- Maneuvering RV
- Maneuverable warhead
- Evasive warhead
- Terminal maneuvering warhead
USAGE NOTE
MaRVs are employed to counter advanced ballistic missile defense systems and improve the likelihood of striking high-value or hardened strategic targets.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to MaRV.
A global aerospace, defense, and security company, Lockheed Martin is a primary developer of strategic ballistic missile systems, including those incorporating or capable of evolving MaRV technology.
A leading global aerospace and defense technology company, Northrop Grumman is involved in the development and modernization of strategic missile systems, including advanced re-entry vehicles and related technologies crucial for MaRVs.
A major aerospace and defense manufacturer, RTX develops advanced missile systems and related components, including technologies that enable precision guidance and maneuverability for re-entry vehicles.
A state-owned Chinese defense contractor, CASIC is a key developer of advanced ballistic and hypersonic missile systems that incorporate maneuverable re-entry vehicle (MaRV) technology.
A major Russian defense company, KTRV oversees the development and production of a wide range of missile systems, including those featuring advanced maneuverable re-entry vehicles (MaRV) and hypersonic glide capabilities.
A premier US national security laboratory, Los Alamos conducts extensive research and development in advanced physics and engineering, including technologies directly related to the design and performance of maneuverable re-entry vehicles (MaRV).