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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critical supporting technology

Military; Missile defense

A technology that program management personnel consider a critical part of the program being described.

target classification and type

Military; Missile defense

Identification of the estimated target category based on surveillance, discrimination, and intelligence data.

strategic defense system (SDS)

Military; Missile defense

A generic descriptor which refers to all architectural elements of the evolving ballistic missile defense system.

measure of effectiveness (MOE)

Military; Missile defense

The quantitative expression (sometimes modified by subjective judgment) of the success of a system in achieving a specified objective.

total quality management (TQM)

Military; Missile defense

A management philosophy committed to a focus on continuous improvement to product and services with the involvement of the entire workforce.

international logistic support

Military; Missile defense

The provision of military logistic support by one participating nation to one or more participating nations, either with or without reimbursement.

remotely piloted vehicle (RPV)

Military; Missile defense

An unmanned vehicle capable of being controlled from a distant location through a communication link. It is normally designed to be recoverable. See also Drone.