👉 Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) systems, including those that deploy Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs), are defensive missile systems designed to detect, track, and intercept incoming ballistic missiles before they reach their target. ICBMs are strategic nuclear weapons capable of delivering a devastating payload over long distances, typically between 5,500 to 10,000 kilometers. BMD systems, such as the U.S. Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) or the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense, utilize a network of ground-based interceptors, often equipped with advanced sensors and precision-guided munitions, to identify and engage these missiles at various stages of their flight path—midcourse, terminal phase, or even before launch. The goal is to neutralize the threat posed by these missiles, providing a critical layer of defense against nuclear attacks and enhancing national security.
