BMD
Thursday 11th November 2010, 1100hrs–1200hrs
Chaired by Kate Paige Achieving a Sea Based Ballistic Missile Defence Capability Mr Richard Rushton, Lockheed Martin-MS2, United States As proliferation of ballistic missiles continues due to the relative low cost of these systems compared to conventional aircraft and as these weapon systems have the capability to carry weapons of mass destruction, nations must take action to be able to counter these threats. Integration of sea based ballistic missile defence (SBMD) with land based capabilities provides critical enhancement to BMD operations. This conceptual paper will present a path to achieving a sea based ballistic missile defence capability by upgrading existing naval ships . To do so, options to include incorporation of BMD situational awareness capabilities, robust command and control functionality, long range surveillance and tracking (LRS&T) contributions and potential engagement capabilities will be explored. The approach calls for open architecture compliant software enhancements to the CDS, incorporating existing European BMD sensor development projects like the SMART-L and Sampson Radars, and modular additions for Weapons Control System (WCS) support for sea based terminal and exo-atmospheric interceptors. Upgrading air defense ships for SBMD requires a robust IAMD sensor, SBMD supporting command and control functions, sophisticated weapons control augmentation and command guidance uplink for engagement consummation. This paper will lay out both the concepts and the business model powered by open architecture to do so. Potential Sea-Based Platforms for Europe/NATO Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Mr. Joseph Silverberg, Lockheed Martin, United States This paper is intended to highlight potential for various sea-based assets in Europe/NATO countries to conduct either surveillance or engagement missions for BMD. It does not address whether the countries owing these assets have a BMD policy. Currently, the NATO member with sea-based missile defence capability is the US with the US Navy’s Aegis destroyers and cruisers equipped with SPY-1 radars. There are however two countries in NATO, Spain and Norway, that have ships equipped with the Aegis Combat System although they are not configured for BMD. Both of these countries’ ships could be modified for either surveillance or engagement. Another potential sea-based platform for either surveillance or engagement is the United Kingdoms Type-45 destroyer with the SAMPSON solid state S-Band radar. Other non-Aegis platforms in Europe also have potential for BMD. The Netherlands, Germany and Denmark are all procuring the Tri-lateral frigate with the SMART-L and APAR sensors.
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