Kinetic Energy Interceptor

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The Kinetic Energy Interceptor (KEI) is a planned U.S. missile defense program whose goal is to design, develop, and deploy kinetic energy-based, mobile, ground and sea-launched missiles that can intercept and destroy enemy ballistic missiles during their boost phase. KEI element consists of Interceptor Component, Mobile Launcher Component, and Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) component. If implemented, the initiative is scheduled for deployment in 2008.

[edit] See also

• Missile Defense Agency

[edit] External links

• http://www.globalsecurity.org/space/systems/kei.htm