Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD)

Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) refers to a system of technologies and strategies designed to detect, track, and intercept ballistic missiles, which are weaponized projectiles that follow a high-arcing trajectory. BMD systems aim to protect populations and critical infrastructure from missile attacks by using various methods, including ground-based interceptors, radar systems, and satellites. These defenses can engage missiles during different phases of their flight: boost, midcourse, or reentry. The overall goal is to deter potential threats and safeguard national and global security from hostile missile threats.