Anti-ballistic missile

An anti-ballistic missile (ABM) is a missile designed to counter intercontinental ballistic missiles: the strategic ballistic missiles used to deliver nuclear weapons or their elements in flight trajectory. ABMs may also be used against chemical or biological payloads.

Related Topics:
Missile - Intercontinental ballistic missile - Nuclear weapon

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For current US developments, see Missile Defense Agency.

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For defense against short-range missiles, see Arrow missile, MIM-104 Patriot, Aster 15 or Crotale missile.

Related Topics:
Arrow missile - MIM-104 Patriot - Aster 15 - Crotale missile

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