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MDA Seeks ‘Paradigm Shift’ With New Missile Defense Targets Program

MDA Seeks ‘Paradigm Shift’ With New Missile Defense Targets Program
Two short-range ballistic missile targets are launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) in Kauai, Hawaii, as part of Vigilant Wyvern/Flight Test Aegis Weapon System-48 on Oct. 25. (Photo: Missile Defense Agency)

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is starting market research via a Request for Information (RFI) to help shape the acquisition of its future target systems, which includes a “paradigm shift” to procure more systems at lower cost for growing flight test requirements. "This market research is focused on embracing innovative technologies and approaches to dramatically reduce the cost and schedule of developing threat representative Reentry Vehicles (RVs) and Payloads. The Target Program is seeking innovative solutions to provide capable, flexible,…

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