| ID | 133336 |
| Title Proper | Improved kill vehicle destroys ballistic target |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Richardson, Doug |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | A ground based interceptor (GBI) missile launched on 22 June 2014, carried the new capability enhancement II Exoatmospheric kill vehicle (EKV) to its first successful intercept of a ballistic target that was shielded by accompanying countermeasures. |
| `In' analytical Note | Jane's International Defence Review Vol.47, No.8; Aug.2014: p.16 |
| Journal Source | Jane's International Defence Review Vol.47, No.8; Aug.2014: p.16 |
| Key Words | Countermeasures ; Ground Based Interceptor - GBI ; Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle - EKV ; Ballistic Target ; Ballistic Missiles ; GMD ; Ground Ballistic Missile - GBM |