Missile defense

Missile defense

Measures designed to detect, identify, track, and defeat attacking (ballistic) missiles in both strategic and theater tactical roles, during any portion of their flight trajectory (boost, post-boost, midcourse, or terminal) or to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of such attack.

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Integrated priority list

Military; Missile defense

A list of a combatant commander's highest priority requirements, prioritised across Service and functional lines. The list defines shortfalls in key programmes that, in the judgement of the combatant ...

Programme acquisition cost

Military; Missile defense

The estimated cost of development (RDT&E), procurement, and system specific military construction (MILCON) necessary to acquire the defence system. RDT&E costs shall be accumulated from the point in ...

Acquisition streamlining

Military; Missile defense

Any effort that results in more efficient and effective use of resources to develop or produce quality systems. This includes ensuring that only necessary and cost-effective requirements are ...

Superradiant laser (SRL)

Military; Missile defense

A laser in which the beam passes through the lasant only once; mirrors are not required for the operation of such a laser, as they are with more conventional lasers which are sometimes called "cavity ...

Evolutionary acquisition

Military; Missile defense

An approach in which a core capability is fielded, and the system design has a modular structure and provisions for future upgrades and changes as requirements are refined. An evolutionary ...

Command and control (C2)

Military; Missile defense

The exercise of authority and direction by properly designated commanders over assigned forces to accomplish the mission. Command and control functions are performed through a hierarchical ...

Maintenance concept/plan

Military; Missile defense

A description of maintenance considerations and constraints for system/equipment under development. A preliminary maintenance concept is developed and submitted as part of the preliminary system ...