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The Ballistic Missile Defense System

The Ballistic Missile Defense System
One of the greatest threats facing the world today is the increasing proliferation of ballistic missiles and weapons of mass destruction. Non-proliferation activities, to include diplomacy and arms control agreements with Russia, have been successful in reducing this threat. Despite reductions in the...
May 4th, 2009 | Missile Systems | Read More

LGM-30 MINUTEMAN III ICBM

LGM-30 MINUTEMAN III ICBM
The LGM-30G Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) is an element of the nation's strategic deterrent forces. The "L" in LGM ; is the Department of Defense designation for silo-launched; "G" means surface attack; and "M" stands for guided missile. General Features The Minuteman is a strategic...
January 8th, 2007 | Surface to Surface Missiles | Read More

AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile

Introduction The AGM-129A advanced cruise missile is a stealth, nuclear-capable cruise missile used exclusively by B-52H bombers.
July 19th, 2006 | Cruise Missiles | Read More

AGM-86B/C Missiles

Introduction The AGM-86B air-launched cruise missiles and AGM-86C conventional air-launched cruise missiles were developed to increase the effectiveness of B-52H bombers. In combination, they dilute an enemy's forces and complicate defense of its territory.
October 19th, 2005 | Cruise Missiles | Read More

AGM-84D Harpoon Missile

Introduction The AGM-84D Harpoon is an all-weather, over-the-horizon, anti-ship missile system. Its low-level, sea-skimming cruise trajectory, active radar guidance and warhead design assure high survivability and effectiveness.
October 19th, 2005 | Naval Missiles | Read More

AGM-65 Maverick

Introduction The AGM-65 Maverick is a tactical, air-to-surface guided missile designed for close air support, interdiction and defense suppression mission. It provides stand-off capability and high probability of strike against a wide range of tactical targets, including armor, air defenses, ships, transportation...
October 19th, 2005 | Air to Surface Missiles | Read More

AGM-130 Missile

IntroductionThe AGM-130 is a powered air-to-surface missile designed for high- and low-altitude strikes at standoff ranges against a variety of targets.
October 19th, 2005 | Surface to Air Missiles | Read More

BGM-109 Tomahawk Cruise Missile

The Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) is a long-range, all-weather, subsonic cruise missile with stubby wings. Introduced by General Dynamics in the 1970s, it was designed as a medium- to long-range, low-altitude aircraft that could be launched from a submerged submarine. It has been improved several...
August 13th, 2005 | Cruise Missiles | Read More

Cruise Missile

A cruise missile is a guided missile which uses a lifting wing and most often a jet propulsion system to allow sustained flight. Cruise missiles are, in essence, unmanned aircraft. They are generally designed to carry a large conventional or nuclear warhead many hundreds of miles with excellent accuracy....
August 13th, 2005 | Missile Systems | Read More
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