Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:aims_to U. S. homeland
gptkbp:allows limited number of interceptors
gptkbp:controls C2 BMC
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:United_States_Department_of_Defense
gptkbp:first_aired gptkb:2006
gptkbp:has_collection nuclear threats
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of defense advocates
gptkbp:is_considered a key element of U. S. missile defense
gptkbp:is_considered_as controversial
a deterrent strategy
a technological challenge
a necessary defense measure
gptkbp:is_criticized_for high costs
missile defense skeptics
gptkbp:is_equipped_with Ground-Based Interceptors (GB Is)
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by gptkb:Government_Accountability_Office_(GAO)
operational readiness
cost-effectiveness
test programs
independent analysts
effectiveness against missile threats
gptkbp:is_integrated_with gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:is_involved_in defense policy formulation
international security discussions
gptkbp:is_linked_to gptkb:North_Korean_missile_threats
regional security dynamics
emerging missile threats
U. S. foreign policy
gptkbp:is_monitored_by gptkb:U._S._Northern_Command
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:U._S._strategic_defense_initiatives
gptkb:UN_Security_Council_Resolution
U. S. military strategy
U. S. national defense strategy
U. S. military modernization efforts
U. S. missile defense architecture
U. S. strategic deterrence policy
U. S. defense budget discussions
gptkbp:is_subject_to gptkb:military_conflict
technological advancements
gptkbp:is_supported_by defense contractors
NATO allies
gptkbp:is_tested_for intercept tests
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:California
gptkb:Alaska
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:U._S._Missile_Defense_Agency
gptkbp:operational_status gptkb:2004
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Ballistic_Missile_Defense_System_(BMDS)
gptkbp:radar gptkb:AN/_TPY-2_radar
gptkbp:receives_funding_from gptkb:U._S._Congress
gptkbp:throws intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICB Ms)
gptkbp:updates software and hardware improvements
gptkbp:uses ground-based interceptors (GB Is)
gptkbp:website two main sites
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ground-based_Interceptors
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6