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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.

Contributors in Missile defense

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.

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