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he Navy Area Defense System program
represents a critical lower-tier MD capability
that can take advantage of the strength
and presence of our naval forces, and build
upon the existing AEGIS/Standard Missile
infrastructure. Naval vessels that are routinely
deployed worldwide are currently in potential
threat areas or can be rapidly redirected
or repositioned. A Naval MD capability can
therefore be in place within a region of
conflict to provide MD protection for nearby
land based assets before hostilities erupt
or before land based defenses can be transported
into the theater. Equally significant, Navy
Area Defense can provide protection to critical
points of debarkation, such as seaports
and coastal airfields. Our Naval Area Defense
program focuses on modifications to enable
tactical ballistic missile detection, tracking
and engagement with the AEGIS Weapon System
and a modified Standard Missile II, Block
IV. 
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