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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Corner reflector

Military; Missile defense

1. A device, normally consisting of three metallic surfaces or screens perpendicular to one another, designed to act as a radar target or marker. 2. In radar interpretation, an object that, by means ...

Operating budget

Military; Missile defense

An operating budget is the annual budget of an activity stated in terms of Budget Classification Code, functional/subfunctional categories, and cost accounts. It contains estimates of the total value ...

Test and control

Military; Missile defense

The ISTC Test and Control provides the human interface for testing system hardware and software. The Test and Control will consist of the necessary consoles, processors, and storage devices in order ...

Military utility

Military; Missile defense

The military worth of a system performing its mission in a competitive environment, including versatility (or potential) of the system. It is measured against the operational concept, operational ...