Missile

Missile is a core market that includes flight-capable weapons with self-contained power, warheads and onboard initial, mid-course and/or terminal guidance and their reusable launchers. It includes expendable aerial targets. Missiles operate in the atmosphere, exosphere, or space.

The Missile Market includes:

Guided tactical, cruise and ballistic missiles as well as expendable aerial targets and captive training missiles, launched from air, land, or sea and their reusable launchers.

The Missile Market does not include:

Loitering munitions with designs akin to that of UAVs (not including missiles with loitering abilities)
Precision guided non-powered weapons;
Unguided rockets or artillery;
Unmanned vehicles or spacecraft;
Underwater weapons such as torpedoes or mines;
Expendable launchers that are part of All Up Rounds
Aircraft bomb or missile launcher rails and racks
Launcher related R&D and Services
Company-funded research and development;
Government budget for overhead and program management.

Missile Customer Function

Anti-Aircraft	Primarily used against aircraft targets.
Anti-Armor	Primarily used against armored and bunker targets.
Anti-Missile	Primarily used against missiles or precision-guided weapons.
Anti-Munition	Primarily used for self-defense against artillery and rocket propelled grenades.
Anti-Personnel	Primarily used against personnel.
Anti-RF	Primarily used against systems emitting RF signals.
Anti-Ship	Primarily used against sea-based targets.
Missile Launcher	Reusable device used to launch guided missiles and guided rockets
Mine Warfare	Primarily used to neutralize land and sea-based mines by direct attack.
Multi-Target	Can be used against multiple target types.
Multiple	This category includes any instance when the record involves more than one functional segmentation category.
Nuclear	Missile system whose primary payload is a nuclear device.
Target	An expendable, unmanned aerial device which emulates aircraft and/or missile threats. Targets are used to assess the performance of land, sea, or air based air defense weapon/sensor systems, or in the training of land, sea, or air based air defense forces.
Other	This category is used when the record cannot be explicitly described by another functional segmentation category.
Research &Technology	Broad based and general missile and PGW technology.
Unidentified R&D	A modeled estimate of R&D Sales not yet identified.

Missile Attributes

Missile Type

Missile Type is an attribute field with six unique selections:

Tactical Missile	Unlike a cruise missile, a tactical missile follows a trajectory defined by its size, weight, and power. A tactical missile generally has aerodynamic features that allow it to adjust its flight path to the target. A tactical missile is usually designed for specific missions (e.g. anti-air, anti-armor, anti- ship, anti-radiation) and may attack ground, sea, and airborne platforms and personnel.
Cruise Missile	A cruise missile is a flying weapon that uses altitude, attitude, and direction controls to allow it to sustain a controlled flight path throughout its attack profile. They typically have self-contained navigation systems, and some may be reprogrammed to change targets. Cruise missiles may engage land or sea-based targets.
Ballistic Missile	A ballistic missile is typically powered during the ascent portion of its flight which often reaches sub-orbital altitudes. It then follows a ballistic trajectory for the last portion of its mission. Some ballistic missiles may contain power in the terminal portion of their flight to allow for evasive manoeuvres and increased accuracy.
SAM	A Surface to Air Missile (SAM) is a weapon used to attack airborne targets from land, sea, or man-portable platforms. Its targets may include manned and unmanned aircraft, cruise missiles, rocket artillery, loitering munitions, precision guided munitions and artillery rounds; however, this is not the case if the weapon is designed specifically to intercept ballistic missiles. SAMs can only conduct endo-atmospheric interceptions.
ABM	An Anti-Ballistic Missile is designed to combat ballistic missiles. It typically is designed to engage the attacking missile during the descent to the target. However, new programs are addressing attacks during the ascent and mid-course portions, as well. Because of the advance of guidance technologies, the operational line between SAMs and ABMs can be difficult to draw.

Guided Artillery Rockets

Surface-launched rockets of a diameter up to 425mm, which travel indirectly towards its target via a ballistic arc and are equipped with a guidance system to improve accuracy. The missile can either be equipped with an internal warhead or act as a dispenser for munitions. The weapon is typically fired from a self-propelled or transportable launcher comprising of multiple launch-tubes.

Launcher

Launcher - Method of launching missiles. This includes Command Launcher Units and re-loadable launch tubes. Disposable, one-time use launchers and aircraft missile racks are excluded.

Technology

Technology –This covers research and development efforts that have not focused on a specific application.

Seeker Type

Seeker Type is an attribute describing the type of terminal guidance technology used for detection and homing such as radar, infra-red or laser. This attribute has eleven unique selections.

IR	Infra-red homing seeker. IR homing seekers track and follow electromagnetic radiation emissions in the infrared part of the spectrum. Often referred to as heat seekers.
RF (Active)	Active Radar homing Seeker. Uses a Radio Frequency transceiver in order to acquire and track a particular target. Seeker is autonomous.
RF (Semi-Active)	Semi-Active Radar homing seeker. Acquires and tracks Radio Frequency waves transmitted from an off-board source (normally the firing platform). The RF waves are reflected by the target and received by the semi- active seeker.
RF (Passive)	Passive Radar homing Seeker. Acquires and homes in on Radio Frequency waves transmitted by a third-party (target). Examples include radar waves transmitted by air-defense radar or electronic warfare jammers.
TV	Electro-Optic or TV seeker. Uses the visual spectrum to acquire and guide missile to the target.
SAL	Semi-Active Laser homing seeker. Acquires and homes in on laser radiation reflected from the target. Target is designated, or painted, by a laser designator.
RF (Active/Passive)	Dual Mode Seeker with both Active and Passive Radar. Missiles with this type of seeker have the ability to switch between two modes depending on the target and environment.
RF (Active)/IR	Dual Mode Seeker with Active Radar and Infra-Red. Missiles with this type of seeker have the ability to switch between two modes depending on the target and environment.
RF (Passive)/IR	Dual Mode Seeker with Passive Radar and Infra-Red. Missiles with this type of seeker have the ability to switch between two modes depending on the target and environment.
Tri-Mode	Missile with three different seeker types such as RF, IR and SAL. Missiles with this type of seeker have the ability to switch between three modes depending on the target and environment.
No Seeker	Guidance is provided without a seeker. Examples include, but are not limited to, INS/GPS guidance, Command Line of Site (CLOS), Beam riding and wire guidance.

Missile Subsystems

System Integrator	The portion of the program related to integrating all of the subsystems into the forecasted Item and performing the program management. This role is typically filled by the Item System/Service Supplier.
Airframe	The portion of the system needed for air worthiness.
Seeker	Terminal guidance system that uses RF, EO/IR, Laser, Sonar and other such technologies to identify and home in on the target.
Guidance and Control 1-3	The guidance and control (G&C) section(s) of a missile may contain any number of components, largely electronic, that are used for navigation, orientation, and control. Some of the typical components found in these sections include GPS receivers, Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), Inertial Measurement/Reference Units (IMU or IRU), mechanical and electronic gyroscopes, accelerometers, computers, data systems, altimeters, datalinks, flight controls/autopilots, actuators, thrusters and wire/fiber optic guidance elements. As the suppliers of G&C components are identified, they will be listed in approximately their contribution dollar value order in the three G&C fields. The missile system suppliers/system integrators will often be listed as the most significant supplier of guidance and control due to their frequent role of integrating and building up a missile’s G&C section.
Arming & Fuzing	The portion of the missile that includes target detection devices, arm-safe systems, and fuzes that identify the conditions for triggering the warhead.
Warhead	The portion of the system related to the Missiles destructive charge(s).
Core Propulsion	The primary sustaining engine on the missile that takes it from launch (or if a booster is used, post-launch) to the target.
Propulsion/Booster 1-2	If applicable, any secondary propulsion used by the missile for launch or sustained flight. Instances may be first and second stage rocket motors for long-range missiles and boosters used to accelerate a missile to cruise speed.
Primary Gun/Launcher	The portion of the system related to the primary firing/launching device supplier.
Secondary Gun/Launcher	The portion of the system related to the secondary firing/launching device supplier.
Licensor	The portion of the system’s value related to providing raw technology. A Licensor’s role can be compared to a low-value-added integrator.
Sys Eng & Tech Assistance (SETA)	System Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA). The government often needs to supplement its internal Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance capability in order to meet its frequently changing needs and demands. SETA contractors provide analysis and engineering services in a consulting capacity, working closely with the government's own engineering staff members. SETA contractors provide the flexibility and quick availability of expertise without the expense and commitment of sustaining the staff long-term.
Scientific & Engineering Support	Where not specifically stated as SETA, other scientific and engineering support services. The work performed in this area deals with the conduct of analytical, experimental, investigative and other fact finding work in the natural and physical sciences, along with the operation and maintenance of the equipment required for these purposes. Examples would be: engineering related studies, scientific research and support, writing technical manuals, chemical, biological and other testing services; architect-engineer services; environmental planning and engineering services; and other technical services.
Ops-Mgt Services	Operations and management, are generally non-engineering and non-technical services. Examples: operating and managing facilities (Facilities or Warehouse Managers); infrastructure tasks and oversight (Operations or Plant Managers); supervision and management services (Planning Manager; consulting and advisory services; program management; and providing other non-technical professional services. It is along the lines of business practices to create the highest level of efficiency possible within an organization. It concerns itself with converting materials and labor into goods and services as efficiently as possible to maximize the profit of an organization, and will have a focus on streamlining processes.
Maintenance Services	Maintenance, or technician specific servicing and general repairs. Examples: base maintenance and repair; non-specific platform repair and other technician maintenance services; staffing O&R depots; environmental remediation; and decontamination. These services may include, but are not limited to, preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, scheduled servicing, testing, and component replacements.
Training Services	Training activities to include syllabus preparation, manuals, documents, personnel, location and facilities, classroom devices and equipment, training simulations, and the successful completion of the training contract statement of work.
Sustainment Services	Sustainment, is the provision of personnel, logistic, and other support required to maintain and prolong operations or combat until successful accomplishment or revisions of the mission or the of the national objective. Examples: food service; fuel storage and shipment; security; supply airlift and sealift; and other storage services.
Other Work-share Provider	A significant subcontractor whose contribution cannot be categorized in any of the other sections.
Unidentified R&D	A modeled estimate of R&D Sales not yet identified.