1 Missile Defense Agency Advanced Research Overview Advanced Technology Missile Defense Agency Distribution Statement A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Approved for Public Release 14-MDA-7931 (30 Jul 14)

2 The Increasing Ballistic Missile Threat Theater Ballistic Missile Force Levels Not including U.S., China, Russia or NATO Sources: NASIC, Ballistic and Cruise Missile Threat, 2009; DIA, Iran’s Military Power, Statement before the Senate Armed Services Committee, 14 APR 10; Annual Report on Military Power of Iran, April 2012DNI, Remarks, Worldwide Threat Assessment to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, 12 March 2013; Full Update, DIA, Annual Threat Assessment 2008, 2012; MSIC, , RE: Unclassified Force Level Numbers, 6 April 2012; DNI, Unclassified Report to Congress on the Acquisition of Technology Relating to Weapons of Mass Destruction and Advanced Conventional Munitions, Covering 1 JAN to 31 DEC 2011; NSA-FCS5, , KN08 Classification, 20 Jan 2013FARS News Agency, Korea Central News Agency, Yonhap News Agency North Korean KN-08 ICBM Launcher on Parade, 2012 Iranian Safir SLV on Launch Pad, 2011 NK Taepo Dong-2 SLV Launch, 2012 North Korean Mobile IRBM on Parade, 2010 Increasing theater threat capabilities ‑ Accuracy & Range ‑ North Korea developing new IRBM Developing ICBM threat ‑ North Korea developing KN-08 ICBM ‑ Iran may be technically capable of flight- testing an ICBM by 2015 ‑ Space Launch Vehicles (SLV) could serve as a test beds for ICBM technologies Challenging Missile Defense ‑ Maneuver / Salvo firings / Countermeasures Approved for Public Release 14-MDA-7931 (30 Jul 14)

3 Today’s Ballistic Missile Defense System Satellite Surveillance Sea-Based X-Band Radar Aegis BMD SPY-1 Radar Forward-Based Radar Early Warning Radar SENSORS ASCENT DEFENSE SEGMENT BMDS The Ballistic Missile Defense System C2BMC Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications NMCCUSSTRATCOMUSNORTHCOMUSPACOMUSEUCOMUSCENTCOM Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Ground-Based Midcourse Defense Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Standard Missile-3 SM-3 DEFENSE SEGMENT MIDCOURSETERMINAL GBI Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Sea-Based Terminal Approved for Public Release 14-MDA-7931 (30 Jul 14)

4 MDA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) Focus Pursue a broad range of high-risk technologies −To search out revolutionary technologies −Transform new technologies into actual applications for insertion into Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) −Benefit from commercialization Technology Insertion into BMDS is Critical 4 th Largest Program in Department of Defense High Energy Laser Low-Thrust Plume Signature Modeling Lightweight Composite Ultra Sensitive Detector Focal Plane Arrays Low Temperature Battery Ruggedized Electronics Seeker Technology Approved for Public Release 14-MDA-7931 (30 Jul 14)

5 MDA Elements AB – Aegis BMD −Aegis Modernization −Aegis Ashore −Sea-based Terminal CR – C4ISR −C2BMC −Precision Space Tracking −Radar DE – Engineering −Anti-tamper −Modeling and Simulations −Future Concepts −Manufacturing & Producibility DP – Programs and Integration −GMD −THAAD −Targets and Countermeasures DT – Test −Operational Support DV – Advanced Technology −Interceptor Technology −Directed Energy −Advanced Sensors QS – Quality/ Safety & Mission Assurance −Counterfeit Parts −Insensitive Munitions Approved for Public Release 14-MDA-7931 (30 Jul 14)

6 Typical Topic Areas Radar Tracking in Stressing Environments Improved Solid Divert and Attitude Control System Performance Sensor Resource Management Multi-Sensor Environmental Characterization Integrated Planning Application for Raid Scenarios Low-Cost HWIL Channel Simulator for Scintillated/Jammed Communications Links Security Improvements for Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) Long-Term Electronics Power Source Innovative Solutions for Improving Discrete Debris Signature Models Approved for Public Release 14-MDA-7931 (30 Jul 14)

7 Phase II Overview Invitations are no longer issued: −Phase II Proposals accepted only during announced open period −Announcement on web page with notification to current Phase I awardees Phase II Proposals: −Submitted for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 −MDA may later consider enhancing Phase II contract funding depending on BMDS relevance and program needs Approved for Public Release 14-MDA-7931 (30 Jul 14)

8 Technology Transition Initiatives Encourage transition of SBIR and STTR projects into Ballistic Missile Defense Systems (BMDS)  MDA has established a Commercialization and Transition Office – Facilitates transition planning – Oversees all Phase III projects – Coordinates with Primes and Program Offices – Conducts workshops and industry days – Recommends Phase II projects for enhanced funding Approved for Public Release 14-MDA-7931 (30 Jul 14)

9 Missile Defense News, Images, Videos, Fact Sheets BMDS Overview, BMD Basics MDA Business Opportunities ( To Contact MDA University/BAA Advanced For More Information Approved for Public Release 14-MDA-7931 (30 Jul 14)