
The Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system is the United States' only operationally deployed missile defense program capable of defending the entire U.S. homeland (including Alaska and Hawaii) against long-range ballistic missile attacks.
GMD is designed to detect, intercept and destroy long-range ballistic missiles during their midcourse phase of flight. It provides early detection and tracking during the boost and midcourse phase, as well as target discrimination, precision intercept and destruction of the target through force of collision.
The system is an integral element of the U.S. Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) layered ballistic missile defense architecture. Boeing designs, produces, integrates, tests and sustains all GMD components deployed across 15 time zones as prime contractor on the GMD Development and Sustainment Contract through 2024.
Boeing is proud to continue its support of the GMD mission through the System Integration, Test and Readiness (SITR) contract.
Boeing’s award-winning supply chain and established Missile and Weapon Systems division headquarters are located in Huntsville, Alabama. An established partner with North Alabama and Huntsville for 60 years, Boeing is committed to maintaining and growing our significant footprint and economic impact to the area.
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