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February 28, 2010

The Ground Based Interceptor (GBI) is a component of the Ground Based Midcourse (GBM) ballistic missile defense system. These interceptors are currently based in Fort Greely, Alaska and Vandenberg AFB in California. This component of the missile defense system is a dual-use technology. The GBI targets warheads in the midcourse phase. When in orbit, the GBI releases an Exo-atmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV) that can be used to target any object in space, from satellites to warheads. (The Missile Defense Agency)

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