Ground-based Interceptors

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:National_Missile_Defense
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:API
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:controls gptkb:Terminal_High_Altitude_Area_Defense_(THAAD)
gptkb:Patriot_missile_system
gptkb:rocket
Space-based sensors
gptkbp:countermeasures intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICB Ms)
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:2004
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:facilities gptkb:Kwajalein_Atoll
gptkb:Vandenberg_Air_Force_Base
gptkb:Pacific_Spaceport_Complex
gptkbp:future_plans upgrades and modernization
integration with other defense systems
increased number of interceptors
gptkbp:game_components gptkb:Ground-based_Interceptor_missiles
gptkb:launch_facilities
command and control systems
battle management systems
radar and sensor systems
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ground-based Interceptors
gptkbp:is_criticized_for gptkb:military_conflict
high cost
limited effectiveness against advanced threats
gptkbp:is_designed_for intercepting ballistic missiles
gptkbp:is_engaged_in up to 2,500 kilometers
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:California
gptkb:Alaska
gptkbp:media_coverage frequent coverage during tests
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:U._S._Northern_Command
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Ground-based_Midcourse_Defense_(GMD)_system
gptkbp:public_perception mixed opinions
gptkbp:receives_funding_from gptkb:U._S._Department_of_Defense
gptkbp:strategic_importance gptkb:national_defense
gptkbp:succeeded_by varies by test
gptkbp:technique hit-to-kill technology
gptkbp:technology radar systems
interceptor missiles
gptkbp:training joint military exercises
simulated intercept scenarios
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ground-based_Midcourse_Defense
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5