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Aegis BMD Version 4.0.1

November 19, 2009 :: The Missile Defense Agency :: News

The Missile Defense Agency has conducted a number of tests this year of its new missile defense software deployed aboard the USS Lake Erie, the Aegis BMD 4.0.1. These four tests involved the tracking and simulated engagement of short-range separating ballistic missiles launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kauai.

 

The simulations included a demonstration of "Aegis BMD's ability to perform two-way acquisition and tracking data exchange with Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system." This test will provide useful data to use in implementing the Obama administration's missile defense policy shift in Europe from a ground-based interceptor system to one that will utilize the Navy's Aegis system and THAAD.

 

The USS Lake Erie is scheduled to engage a live target with its SM-3 Block IB interceptors in 2011. (Article)

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