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missile defense

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Missile defense is a multidisciplinary research field and strategic concept focused on the detection, tracking, interception, and destruction of incoming ballistic and cruise missiles. It investigates the development and deployment of technological systems, operational strategies, and policy frameworks aimed at mitigating the threat posed by missile proliferation to national and international security. Key characteristics include layered defenses operating across different phases of missile flight (boost, midcourse, terminal), integrating diverse sensor and interceptor technologies, and analyzing the strategic stability implications of such systems. Its significance lies in its role in enhancing deterrence, protecting populations and critical infrastructure, and influencing geopolitical dynamics and arms control considerations.

Top Authors

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RD

Georgia Institute of Technology

DE

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

BR

Langley Research Center

PA

Langley Research Center

JS

Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

Top Institutions

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Langley Research Center

Hampton, United States

Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Pasadena, United States

Ames Research Center

Mountain View, United States

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, United States