Company Research Report: U.S. Department of Defense - Missile Defense Agency
Company Overview
- Name: Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
- Mission: To develop and deploy a layered Missile Defense System to defend the United States, its deployed forces, allies, and friends from missile attacks in all phases of flight.
- Founded By: No specific information about the founder is available.
- Key People:
- Lieutenant General Heath A. Collins, current Director as of December 5, 2023.
- Rear Adm. Douglas Williams, Acting Director as of August 1, 2023 (previously mentioned).
- Headquarters: No specific information is available regarding the headquarters location.
- Number of Employees: The workforce includes government civilians, military service members, and contractor personnel in multiple locations around the world. However, the exact number is not available.
- Revenue: No specific information on revenue is available.
- Known For: Developing and fielding an integrated Missile Defense System to protect the United States and its allies from missile threats.
Products
No specific detailed information on individual products is available. The MDA focuses on defense systems and technology rather than commercial products.
Recent Developments
- March 2023: Lieutenant General Heath A. Collins confirmed as the Director of the Missile Defense Agency.
- October 31, 2024: Released the Guam Flight Test Final Environmental Assessment (EA)/Overseas EA and FONSI.
- September 25, 2024: Collaborated with Northrop Grumman to advance the development of the Glide Phase Interceptor.
- June 14, 2024: Conducted the first Hypersonic Test Bed Flight Experiment.
- April 15, 2024: Selected Lockheed Martin to continue the development of the Next Generation Interceptor.
- March 30, 2023: Conducted a successful intercept test of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD).
New Partnerships and Initiatives:
- Collaborations with international defense organizations, including Japan and Israel, for missile defense systems.
- Enhancement in international cooperation, with advancements in the Enhanced Integrated Air & Missile Defense (EIAMD) System on Guam.
Additional Information
Environmental Management & Compliance:
- Regular environmental assessments and impact statements to ensure compliance and public transparency in military operations and deployments.
STEM and Educational Initiatives
- Committed to promoting STEM education and outreach programs to inspire future generations.
Noteworthy Achievements
- Numerous successful intercept tests and advancements in missile defense technology.
- Development and deployment of advanced radar and sensor technologies, such as the Sea-Based X-Band (SBX) Radar, Hypersonic & Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS), and others.
Please note that the report is based on the limited data provided, and many aspects like the company headquarters, number of employees, specific product details, high-level descriptions, and financial data remain unspecified in the given data set.
