Product Name: Ground-Based Midcourse Defense System
Manufacturer Name: L3Harris Technologies
Product Description: The Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) System is a critical component of the United States’ Ballistic Missile Defense System, designed to detect, track, and intercept intermediate- and long-range ballistic missile threats in space. Utilizing an integrated network of communications, fire control systems, and globally deployed sensors, the GMD enables Combatant Commanders to engage and neutralize potential threats effectively. L3Harris plays a vital role by providing the liquid propellant Divert and Attitude Control System (DACS) that ensures precise maneuvering of the Raytheon-built Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV), achieving the remarkable capability of “bullet hitting a bullet.” Additionally, advancements such as the Alternate Propellant Tank (APT) and Alternate Divert Thruster (ADT) enhance the system’s stability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring robust defense capabilities against evolving missile threats.
Country: United States
Status: Published
Main Category: Product Directory | Command / Control / Communication
Sub-Categories: TACTICAL TOOLS (LAND) | WEAPONS (MISSLES AND ROCKETS) | RADAR AND SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS (LAND) | LAND DEFENCE PRODUCTS
