NATO's Ballistic Missile Defense System

Overview

• Context: Increasing threats from ballistic missiles against NATO nations.
• Urgency: Only minutes to react if a hostile missile is launched.

Components of the Defense System

Sensors

• Function: Detect missile launches and track their flight.
• Continuous Monitoring: Sensors provide real-time information about the missile's trajectory.

Threat Evaluation

• Trajectory Calculation: NATO systems calculate the missile's path and trajectory.
• Threat Assessment: Evaluation of the missile threat to determine interception strategies.
• Impact Warnings: Predicts impact areas to alert national authorities, ensuring prompt action.

Interception Process

• Interceptor Launch: Based on the evaluation, the best-suited interceptor is launched.
  • Launch Sources: Interceptors can be launched from sea or land.
• Objective: Neutralize the attacking missile to protect NATO populations, territories, and forces.

Conclusion

• Importance of Preparedness: NATO’s layered defense system is crucial for timely responses to missile threats.