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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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Missile defense
sustainer
Military; Missile defense
Propulsion stage of a missile usually operating after the booster cutoff.
Peregrine
Military; Missile defense
An Air Force boost-phase interceptor concept under development at USAF/SMC.
out-years
Military; Missile defense
Normally, six years beyond the year being worked in the upcoming POM/budget.
cryogenic
Military; Missile defense
Of or related to cryogens (substances which are used to obtain low temperatures).
sidelobes
Military; Missile defense
Residual EMR surrounding the main beam, which is of weaker power than the main beam.
tolerance
Military; Missile defense
The ability of a system to provide continuity of operation under various abnormal conditions.
burn rate
Military; Missile defense
The monthly rate at which a contractor’s funds are expended during the period of the contract.
