Missile Defense Agency

Overview

DoD agency developing the integrated US ballistic missile defense system (Aegis, GMD, THAAD). Headquartered at Redstone Arsenal. Major contracting partner for Huntsville defense industry.

Part of the Rocket City ecosystem

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