In an earlier study, presented at the 3 rd EUCASS [1], an innovative guidance strategy was outlined by integrating the design of a multiple model adaptive estimator and a differential game based guidance law. Such strategy indicated two potential breakthroughs in the interception of randomly maneuvering targets in Ballistic Missile Defense. Further studies indicated that while the differential ...

Abstract North Korea has made significant strides in its attempt to acquire a strategic nuclear deterrent. In 2017, it tested intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and completed series of test explosions. These may provide with the technical foundation deploy nuclear-armed ICBM capable striking United States. The Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) missile defense system is intended dete...

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