Ground-based Interceptors

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Aegis_Ballistic_Missile_Defense
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:National_Missile_Defense
gptkbp:collaboration gptkb:Israel
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:South_Korea
gptkb:NATO
gptkbp:components gptkb:Ground-based_Interceptor_missiles
gptkb:launch_facilities
command and control systems
battle management systems
radar and sensor systems
gptkbp:countermeasures intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs)
gptkbp:criticism gptkb:controversy
high cost
limited effectiveness against advanced threats
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:2004
gptkbp:designed_for intercepting ballistic missiles
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Boeing
gptkbp:engagement up to 2,500 kilometers
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
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ground-based Interceptors
gptkbp:interception_method hit-to-kill technology
gptkbp:is_funded_by gptkb:U._S._Department_of_Defense
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:California
gptkb:Alaska
gptkbp:media_coverage frequent coverage during tests
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:U._S._Northern_Command
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Ground-based_Midcourse_Defense_(GMD)_system
gptkbp:public_perception mixed opinions
gptkbp:strategic_importance gptkb:national_defense
gptkbp:success_rate varies by test
gptkbp:system gptkb:Terminal_High_Altitude_Area_Defense_(THAAD)
gptkb:Aegis_Ballistic_Missile_Defense
gptkb:Patriot_missile_system
gptkb:combat_system
Space-based sensors
gptkbp:training joint military exercises
simulated intercept scenarios
gptkbp:uses_technology radar systems
interceptor missiles
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ground-based_Midcourse_Defense
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5