Ground-based Midcourse Defense

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Northrop_Grumman_Corporation
gptkb:U._S._Missile_Defense_Agency
gptkb:U._S._Army's_THAAD_system
gptkb:Missile_Defense_Agency
gptkb:Standard_Missile-3
gptkbp:allows limited by technology
limited by funding
limited engagement range
limited by political support
gptkbp:armament gptkb:significant
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:National_Missile_Defense
gptkb:rocket
defense contractors
gptkbp:challenges gptkb:battle
technological advancements
system reliability
political opposition
emerging threats
budget constraints
false alarms
gptkbp:collaborates_with allied nations
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:API
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:combat_system GB Is
gptkbp:controls land-based system
ground-based
gptkbp:countermeasures gptkb:battle
decoys
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:1999
gptkbp:deployment strategic locations
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:United_States_Department_of_Defense
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations gptkb:battle
gptkbp:elevation up to 1,200 kilometers
gptkbp:engagements midcourse phase
gptkbp:first_aired gptkb:2006
gptkbp:future_plans expansion of capabilities
improve system integration
enhance interception capabilities
expand operational range
gptkbp:game_components gptkb:Ground-based_Interceptors
Radar systems
radar systems
Command and control systems
command and control systems
fire control systems
gptkbp:has_ability intercept ICB Ms
intercept IRB Ms
intercept SRB Ms
gptkbp:historical_context Cold War era
gptkbp:historical_debate ongoing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ground-based Midcourse Defense
gptkbp:impact gptkb:Embassy
gptkbp:influenced_by geopolitical factors
gptkbp:integrates_with other defense systems
gptkbp:involves multiple phases of defense
gptkbp:is_criticized_for effectiveness
political implications
cost
technical challenges
cost effectiveness
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by ongoing assessments
gptkbp:is_integrated_with gptkb:Terminal_High_Altitude_Area_Defense
gptkb:rocket
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_strategy integrated with other forces
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:U._S._military
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:California
gptkb:Alaska
gptkb:U._S._Northern_Command
gptkbp:operational_status gptkb:2004
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:receives_funding_from gptkb:battle
federal budget
U. S. federal budget
gptkbp:related_to ballistic missile defense
strategic defense initiative
gptkbp:reliability critical
gptkbp:requires gptkb:advanced_technology
gptkbp:responds_to nuclear threats
gptkbp:strategic_importance gptkb:national_security
gptkb:national_defense
deterrence strategy
defense posture
U. S. missile defense strategy
gptkbp:strikeouts incoming warheads
gptkbp:succeeded_by varies
varies by test
accurate tracking
effective interception
limited success in tests
timely detection
gptkbp:targets intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICB Ms)
gptkbp:technology gptkb:radar_system
satellite tracking
kinetic kill vehicle
missile tracking systems
gptkbp:training gptkb:military_officer
conducted regularly
gptkbp:updates frequent
gptkbp:uses gptkb:Ground-based_Interceptors