Miniature Self-Defense Missile Explained

The Miniature Self-Defense Missile (MSDM) is a US Air Force concept for a weapon designed to take out anti-aircraft missiles. Lacking a warhead, it requires a direct impact to destroy its target.[1] It was first announced in 2015 and is being developed by Raytheon with first fly test expected by 2023.[2] [3] [4] [5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Trimble. Stephen. 2015-02-19. Lockheed reveals small self-defence weapon for fighters. 2020-11-07. Flight Global. en.
  2. Web site: 2020-07-23. Raytheon beats Lockheed to develop miniature self-defense missile for AFRL. 2020-11-07. InsideDefense.com. en.
  3. Web site: Contracts for July 21, 2020. 2020-11-07. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. en-US.
  4. Web site: 2020-07-24. Raytheon to Produce Air-Launched Anti-Missile Missile. 2020-11-07. Overt Defense. en-CA.
  5. Web site: Mizokami. Kyle. 2018-05-09. The Navy Wants to Give Its Bigger Planes a Way to Shoot Down Missiles. 2020-11-07. Popular Mechanics. en-US.
  6. Web site: Trimble2018-05-08T15:34:03+01:00. Stephen. USN reveals concept to defend aircraft against missile attack with interceptors. 2020-11-20. Flight Global. en.
  7. Web site: Mizokami. Kyle. 2018-05-09. The Navy Wants to Give Its Bigger Planes a Way to Shoot Down Missiles. 2020-11-20. Popular Mechanics. en-US.
  8. Web site: 2019-09-12. DSEI 2019: Tempest Shown Off with New Family of Weapons. 2020-11-07. Overt Defense. en-CA.

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