Ground-Based Interceptors (GBIs)

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Aegis_Ballistic_Missile_Defense
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:National_Missile_Defense_program
gptkbp:collaboration with defense contractors
gptkbp:collaborations with allied nations
gptkbp:components radar, command and control systems
gptkbp:deployment ongoing adjustments based on threat assessments
gptkbp:designed_by Boeing and Northrop Grumman
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations influences arms control discussions
gptkbp:evaluates effectiveness, reliability, cost
gptkbp:first_successful_intercept gptkb:2006
gptkbp:funding significant investment
U. S. federal budget
gptkbp:future_goals enhanced missile defense capabilities
gptkbp:guidance_system gptkb:navigation_system
gptkbp:has_ability hit-to-kill technology
gptkbp:has_counter intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs)
gptkbp:has_limitations cannot intercept all threats
gptkbp:historical_context developed post-Cold War
gptkbp:historical_significance proliferation of missile technology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ground-Based Interceptors (GBIs)
gptkbp:intercept_altitude up to 150 kilometers
gptkbp:involved_technology satellite tracking systems
gptkbp:is_debated_in effectiveness and cost
gptkbp:is_integrated_with with other defense systems
gptkbp:is_tested_for conducted regularly
conducted to validate performance
gptkbp:launch_platform ground-based silos
gptkbp:location gptkb:Vandenberg_Air_Force_Base,_California
gptkb:Fort_Greely,_Alaska
gptkbp:military_exercises involving missile defense scenarios
gptkbp:operated_by United States Missile Defense Agency
gptkbp:operational_challenges technical and logistical issues
gptkbp:operational_since gptkb:2004
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:U._S._Northern_Command
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Ground-based_Midcourse_Defense_(GMD)_system
gptkbp:part_of_defense_strategy U. S. homeland defense
gptkbp:partnerships with international allies
gptkbp:price approximately $70 million
gptkbp:public_awareness increased through media coverage
gptkbp:public_perception mixed opinions
gptkbp:public_reaction from government officials
gptkbp:purpose intercept ballistic missiles
gptkbp:range up to 2,500 kilometers
gptkbp:reliability subject to testing and evaluation
gptkbp:research_and_development ongoing improvements
gptkbp:response_time minutes to hours
gptkbp:risk_factor escalation of arms race
gptkbp:service approximately 44
gptkbp:strategic_importance critical for national security
gptkbp:success_rate varies by test
gptkbp:threats emerging missile technologies
gptkbp:training conducted with military personnel
gptkbp:type interceptor missile
gptkbp:upgrades planned for improved capabilities
gptkbp:warhead_type kinetic kill vehicle
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ground-based_Midcourse_Defense_(GMD)_system
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7