The effects of any budget/program decisions made since the information was collected during 1997-98 are NOT reflected in the National Security Space Road Map (NSSRM).
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(U) Advanced Interceptor Technology


(U) The Advanced Interceptor Technology (AIT) program develops, integrates and demonstrates the critical technologies for performing hypersonic hit-to-kill intercepts of theater ballistic missiles (TBMs) within the atmosphere. The demonstrations will validate the solution to the critical kinetic kill vehicle (KKV) technologies and will provide: (1) new capabilities with reduced costs/risks compared to current interceptor weapons systems, and enhancements to other interceptors under development; (2) reduction of technical risks and costs in support acquisition programs through direct technology insertions; and (3) technical solutions to provide contingent residual intercept capabilities for theater defense. The program uses existing contracts and technologies currently under development to reduce schedule and cost, and will be planned and conducted with BMDO, Air Force, Navy, and Army elements to make maximum use of existing Service infrastructures. The AIT project will participate in the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle/Boost Phase Intercept (UAV/BPI) Studies and the Navy Theater Wide requirements studies.




Related Initiatives (U): None.

Related Categories (U):
NameTitle
BMDO Technology ThrustsBMDO Technology Thrusts
This Table Is Unclassified.

Road Map Placements (U):

NameTitle
TECHNOLOGY- RDT&ESPACE TECHNOLOGY
This Table Is Unclassified.

Requirements, Funding and Additional Hotlinks (U):

(U) None.

Date Of Information (U):

(U) 21 November 1997




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(U) For comments/suggestions contact: Office of the National Security Space Architect (NSSA), 571-432-1300.

(U) Road Map Production Date: 18 June 2001


The effects of any budget/program decisions made since the information was collected during 1997-98 are NOT reflected in the National Security Space Road Map (NSSRM).