Navy Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Program: Background and Issues for Congress

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Abstract:

The Aegis ballistic missile defense (BMD) program, which is carried out by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the Navy, gives Navy Aegis cruisers and destroyers a capability for conducting BMD operations. BMD-capable Aegis ships operate in European waters to defend Europe from potential ballistic missile attacks from countries such as Iran, and in in the Western Pacific and the Persian Gulf to provide regional defense against potential ballistic missile attacks from countries such as North Korea and Iran. MDAs FY2022budget submission states that by the end of FY 2022 there will be 48 total BMDS [BMD system] capable ships requiring maintenance support.

Author(s):
O'rourke, Ronald
Author Organization(s):
Congressional Research Service
Funding Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON DC , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Report
Publication Date:
2021 Aug 02
Pagination:
39

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
naval operations, navy, test and evaluation, national security, naval warfare, ballistic missiles, warfare, air defense, command and control, congress, intermediate range ballistic missiles, rockets, test facilities, defense systems, hypersonic glide vehicles, intercontinental ballistic missiles, united states
Keyword(s):
BMD(BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE), NAVY AEGIS CRUISERS VESSEL, NAVY AEGIS DESTROYERS VESSEL
Subject Categories:
Guided Missle Technology; Military Sciences
Creation Date:
2021 Aug 16
Update Date:
2021 Sep 15