Leaders of the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in Washington are trying to develop an airborne infrared sensor system within the next five years that is capable of tracking and intercepting en-rnemy ballistic missiles in boost phase at or near engine burnout. MDA issued a request for informationrn(RFI) to industry, colleges, and government laboratories to determine the potential for developing airborne infrared (ABIR) sensor capability for fire-control-quality tracking of ballistic missiles at the end of the missiles' boost phases to support early intercept.
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