Building a missile defense system the size and scope of the proposed Golden Dome initiative creates a number of challenges. In addition to the sheer size of the U.S., traditional missile-defense tactics will not be enough given the rise of recent threats such as advanced hypersonics and other sophisticated aerial threats. While traditional ICBMs have a defined trajectory and are a well-understood threat, the maneuverability and adaptability of hypersonics create new challenges that demand more and better sensors, more capable interceptors, and a robust and resilient communication network which can quickly adapt as new threats are identified.
Breaking Defense spoke with Kevin Flood, president, Ansys Government…
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