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Ground, Sea and Non-Kinetic Layers

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Chapter summary

Ground-Based Interceptors, NGI by 2030, Aegis, THAAD, Patriot, non-kinetic effects and directed energy; space sensors make them more effective.

Key takeaways

  1. 1

    NGI critical design review expected by end-2026.

  2. 2

    Glide Phase Interceptor mandated operational by 2029.

  3. 3

    Interceptor magazines, not sensors, run out first.

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