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Such systems include all phases of the Phased Adaptive Approach to missile defenses in Europe, the modernization of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense system, and the continued development of the two-stage Ground-Based Interceptor as a technological and strategic hedge.
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The Aspin reprogramming would also disrupt the alternative for defending the continental United States: the Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI) program.
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The Bush administration deployed the first ground-based interceptor (GBI) in 2004, and had planned to deploy a total of 54.
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He has now also delayed funding for ground-based interceptor and radar sites in Poland and the Czech Republic for defense against Iranian missile launchers.
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So, for example, having an operational Airborne Laser system and a ground based system give the sea based interceptor more timely and accurate information with which to do its job.
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Deterrence: The first phase system should be comprised of ground and space-based sensors and interceptor systems.
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Interestingly, Mr. Davis has cited the importance of layered or "tiered" defense among his rationales for restarting the canceled E2I secondary interceptor for the single ground-based defense site he advocates -- despite the fact that the E2I system does not represent an independent layer.
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Inversely, if the sea based interceptor misses, you could still have a satellite, airborne, and ground based capability.
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