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MRBM
An MRBM, or Medium-Range Ballistic Missile, is a type of missile designed to travel in an arc-like path and strike targets located typically between 1,000 and 3,000 kilometers away. They are often used for regional strikes.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
A Medium-Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM) is a classification of ballistic missiles possessing a range capability generally defined between 1,000 km and 3,000 km, designed for delivering payloads, including conventional or nuclear warheads, against regional adversaries or strategic targets within a specific theater of operations.
BACKGROUND
Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), formerly Theater High Altitude Area Defense, is an American anti-ballistic missile defense system, deployed since 2008, designed to intercept and destroy short-, medium-, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles in their terminal phase. The THAAD interceptor carries no warhead, instead relying on its kinetic energy of impact to destroy the incoming missile. THAAD was developed after the experience of Iraq's Scud missile attacks during the Gulf War in 1991.
READ MORE ON WIKIPEDIASYNONYMS & ALIASES
- Medium-Range Ballistic Missile
- IRBM (sometimes used interchangeably, but distinct range)
- Theater Ballistic Missile
USAGE NOTE
MRBMs are a critical component in regional power projection and often a subject of international arms control treaties due to their significant strike capabilities.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to MRBM.
A global aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technologies company heavily involved in the development and production of various missile systems, including ballistic missiles.
A leading global aerospace and defense technology company that develops and manufactures advanced strategic missiles and related defense systems.
A major state-owned aerospace and defense contractor in China, responsible for the development and production of a wide range of ballistic missiles.
A major Russian state-owned defense company that develops and produces a wide array of missile systems, including those that fall into the medium-range ballistic missile category.
India's premier defense research and development agency, responsible for the indigenous development of various missile systems, including the Agni series of ballistic missiles, some of which are medium-range.
Israel's largest aerospace and defense company, involved in the development and manufacturing of advanced missile systems, including ballistic missile defense and offensive capabilities.
A government agency in South Korea responsible for researching and developing advanced defense technologies, including ballistic missiles such as the Hyunmoo series.
A Japanese multinational engineering, electrical equipment, and electronics corporation that produces a range of defense systems, including missile components and technologies.