Ground-based Midcourse Defense

GPTKB entity

Statements (109)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Aegis_Ballistic_Missile_Defense
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Aegis_Ballistic_Missile_Defense
gptkb:National_Missile_Defense
defense contractors
gptkbp:challenges technological advancements
political opposition
emerging threats
gptkbp:collaborates_with allied nations
gptkbp:collaboration gptkb:Japan
gptkb:South_Korea
gptkb:NATO
gptkbp:components gptkb:Ground-based_Interceptors
Radar systems
radar systems
Command and control systems
command and control systems
fire control systems
gptkbp:countermeasures yes
decoys
gptkbp:criticism effectiveness
political implications
cost
technical challenges
cost effectiveness
gptkbp:debut gptkb:1999
gptkbp:deployment strategic locations
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:United_States_Department_of_Defense
gptkbp:engagement midcourse phase
gptkbp:engagement_altitude up to 1,200 kilometers
gptkbp:evaluates ongoing assessments
gptkbp:first_successful_intercept gptkb:2006
gptkbp:funding yes
federal budget
U. S. federal budget
gptkbp:future_goals improve system integration
enhance interception capabilities
expand operational range
gptkbp:future_plans expansion of capabilities
gptkbp:has_ability intercept ICBMs
intercept IRBMs
intercept SRBMs
gptkbp:has_limitations limited by technology
limited by funding
limited engagement range
limited by political support
gptkbp:historical_context Cold War era
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ground-based Midcourse Defense
gptkbp:impact gptkb:international_relations
gptkbp:impact_on_arms_control gptkb:significant
gptkbp:influenced_by geopolitical factors
gptkbp:integration other defense systems
gptkbp:interceptors GBIs
gptkbp:intercepts incoming warheads
gptkbp:international_relations yes
gptkbp:involved_technology gptkb:radar_system
satellite tracking
missile tracking systems
gptkbp:involves multiple phases of defense
gptkbp:is_debated_in ongoing
gptkbp:is_integrated_with gptkb:Aegis_Ballistic_Missile_Defense
gptkb:Terminal_High_Altitude_Area_Defense
gptkbp:is_tested_for multiple
ongoing
gptkbp:location gptkb:Vandenberg_Air_Force_Base,_California
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Fort_Greely,_Alaska
gptkbp:maintenance required regularly
gptkbp:military_exercises integrated with other forces
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:U._S._military
gptkbp:operational_challenges yes
system reliability
budget constraints
false alarms
gptkbp:operational_since gptkb:2004
gptkbp:operational_sites gptkb:California
gptkb:Alaska
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:U._S._Northern_Command
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Missile_Defense_Agency
U. S. missile defense strategy
gptkbp:project upgrades planned
gptkbp:public_perception controversial
mixed
gptkbp:purpose intercept ballistic missiles
gptkbp:related_to ballistic missile defense
strategic defense initiative
gptkbp:reliability critical
gptkbp:requires gptkb:advanced_technology
gptkbp:responds_to nuclear threats
gptkbp:strategic_goals U. S. missile defense strategy
gptkbp:strategic_importance gptkb:national_security
gptkb:national_defense
deterrence strategy
defense posture
gptkbp:success accurate tracking
effective interception
limited success in tests
timely detection
gptkbp:success_rate varies
varies by test
gptkbp:system land-based system
ground-based
gptkbp:targets intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs)
gptkbp:training gptkb:military_personnel
conducted regularly
gptkbp:updates frequent
gptkbp:uses gptkb:Ground-based_Interceptors
gptkbp:uses_technology kinetic kill vehicle
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Missile_Defense_Agency
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4