About Missile Defense Systems
Overview
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Boeing Missile Defense Systems provides integrated missile defense solutions for all phases of ballistic missile threats including boost, midcourse and terminal.
Comprising 3,500 people in nine major operating locations, Missile Defense Systems is currently involved in the development of several key advanced missile defense technologies and systems, and continues to provide established products and services to its customers.
Key programs include:
- Directed Energy Systems: Developing systems to address multiple defense needs and customers. Programs include the Advanced Tactical Laser (ATL) Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration, which is equipping a C-130H aircraft with a high-energy chemical laser for engagements against ground targets.
- Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD): Development testing and deployment of a ground-based system to detect, track and destroy intercontinental ballistic missiles in the midcourse of flight.
- Airborne Laser (ABL) : The ABL is a precise, high-energy, laser weapons system capable of destroying ballistic missiles in the boost phase. The Advanced Tactical Laser is a self-contained, roll-on/roll-off directed energy weapon system that could be used for area self defense against land attack cruise missiles or naval force protection.
- Arrow: A joint American and Israel co-production of a ground-based, ballistic missile defense system designed to protect Israel against short- and medium-range missiles.
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