BMDS Test Program

The Test Program provides consolidated MDA capabilities and resources to support the management and execution of Missile Defense System and Element-level testing. The MDA Test Program is responsible for all Missile Defense System testing and relies on Missile Defense System Engineering to provide the system test objectives that define the test architecture by developing, updating, coordinating, and assessing the Integrated Master Test Plan (IMTP). The MDA Test Program plans and executes Missile Defense System test events and develops the necessary test policy, test plans, and test infrastructure to conduct an effective test program. The goals of this budget project are to sustain and improve a robust testing program and to enhance Modeling and Simulation (M&S) efforts to provide, in conjunction with flight and ground testing, confidence to the Combatant Commanders that the Missile Defense system works. Activities are grouped into six major areas: Missile Defense System-Next capabilities, Program Planning and Operations, Flight Test, Ground Test, Test Infrastructure, and Engineering & Test Analysis. The funds requested in this PE provide both legacy and Global Missile Defense Capability development for the United States, its deployed forces, allies, and partners. The capabilities funded by this budget request are complementary to the architecture funded by the Golden Dome Program's separate budget request and together fulfill the President's Executive Order 14186. The President's January 27, 2025, Executive Order established a goal of protecting the U.S. citizens, safeguarding critical infrastructure, and securing second-strike capability against missile attack from any adversary. This program and budget in addition to the budget requested by the Golden Dome Program Office reflects the changes necessary to protect the U.S. against ballistic, hypersonic, cruise, and other advanced missile threats.