1. Program Executive for Advanced Technology Missile Defense Agency
Mr. Richard Matlock
Program Executive for Advanced Technology
Missile Defense Agency
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Dr. David Burns
Director for Science and Technology, Advanced Technology
Missile Defense Agency
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2. Today’s Ballistic Missile Defense System
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ncr / 12/01/11
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3. Advanced Technology Programs
Advanced Remote Sensing
Directed Energy Research
Advanced Interceptor
Technology
High Altitude Characterization
Data Fusion
High Energy Laser
Laser Diodes
Space-Based Sensor
Focal Plane Array
Cryo Laser
Advanced Research
O-Ring and Bearings
Upper Stage
Propulsion & ACS
Housing Structure
Infrared Detector Material
Low-Thrust Plume Signature Modeling
Liquid Divert & ACS
Image Processor
Advanced Algorithms
Seeker
Technology
Lightweight Composite
Silicon Carbide Mirrors
Solid Divert & ACS
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12-MDA-6946 (12 Jul 12)

4. Summary
Missile Defense Advanced Technology Programs are on the critical path to counter emerging BMDS threats
Research Emphasis and Technology needs
Advanced Sensors
Directed Energy
Advanced Interceptor Technology
MDA realizes the value of and looks to U.S. industry, small business, academia to lead the way in creative BMDS solutions to fill current and future Gaps
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12-MDA-6946 (12 Jul 12)