Missile Systems Collection

Brimstone air-to-ground missile on a triple launcher

The Sea Based X-band Radar is an integral part of the Ballistic Missile Defense System and is temporarily located at the Pearl Harbor Naval Base Shipyard

1S91 Radar for the SA-6 Gainful missile system
1S91 (SURN vehicle, NATO designation Straight Flush) with the radar for the SA-6 Gainful system, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic

U. S. Army soldiers power-up a MIM-104 Patriot Missile System
August 29, 2009 - U.S. Army soldiers power-up a MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile system at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia

An MIM-23B Hawk surface-to-air missile system
U.S. Army personnel deploy an MIM-23B Hawk surface-to-air missile system in the desert during Operation Desert Shield

A Standard Missile 3 is launched from the Aegis cruiser USS Lake Erie
December 11, 2003 - A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) is launched from the Aegis cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70) as part of the Missile Defense Agencys latest Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS)

The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald launches a Standard Missile-3
Pacific Ocean, October 25, 2012 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) launches a Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) as apart of a joint ballistic missile defense exercise

USS Lake Erie launches a Standard Missile 3
February 20, 2008 - The USS Lake Erie (CG-70) launches a Standard Missile-3 at a non-functioning National Reconnaissance Office satellite as it traveled in space at more than 17

A Standard Missile 3 is launched from the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Lake Erie
Pacific Ocean, March 8, 2006 - A Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) is launched from the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70) during a Missile Defense Agency

A Standard Missile Three is launched from the vertical launch system aboard USS Lake Erie
Pacific Ocean, November 17, 2005 - A Standard Missile Three (SM-3) is launched from the vertical launch system (VLS) aboard the Pearl Harbor based Aegis cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70)

USS Cowpens launches a Harpoon missile from the aft missile deck
Pacific Ocean, September 12, 2012 - The forward deployed Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens launches a Harpoon missile from the aft missile deck

A RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missile is launched from USS Boxer
Pacific Ocean, July 18, 2013 - A RIM-7P Sea Sparrow missile is launched from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD-4) during a missile firing exercise

A standard missile 2 is launched from the Aegis cruiser USS Lake Erie
Kauai, Hawaii, May 25, 2006 - A standard missile 2 (SM-2) is launched from the Pearl Harbor-based Aegis cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70) as part of a U.S Navy missile defense demonstration

MIM-104 Patriot missile launcher, Kadena Air Base, Japan
U.S. Army Patriot Missile operators perform pre-launch checks on a Patriot missile launcher as part of a field training exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan

A MICA missile under the wing of a French Air Force Rafale aircraft, Berlin, Germany

USS Cowpens fires Standard Missiles 2 at an airborne drone
Pacific Ocean, September 20, 2012 - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens fires Standard Missiles 2 at an airborne drone during a live-fire weapons shoot

A Standard Missile 2 launches from the aft Vertical Launching System aboard USS O Kane
Pacific Ocean, July 7, 2006 - A Standard Missile 2 (SM-2) launches from the aft Vertical Launching System (VLS) aboard the U.S. Navy destroyer USS O Kane (DDG-77)

U. S. Army soldiers prepare to move a Patriot Air Defense Missile System
July 25, 2009 - U.S. Army soldiers prepare to move a Patriot Air Defense Missile System to a different location on an undisclosed base in Southwest Asia

A soldier tests his skill with the tube launched, optically tracked, wire guided missile system (TOW)

The guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie fires a Standard Missile
Pacific Ocean, July 15, 2012 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie fires a Standard Missile 2 from the forward missile deck during a Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise

A U. S. Soldier prepares equipment before a live-fire exercise
November 9, 2012 - A U.S. Soldier prepares equipment before a live-fire exercise at Hatzor Israeli Air Force Base, Israel, during Austere Challenge 2012

U. S. Soldiers transport Patriot Advanced Capability missiles into a hangar
July 11, 2007 - U.S. Soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Brigade transport Patriot Advanced Capability missiles into a hangar using heavy expanded mobility tactical trucks at

U. S. Army soldier checking a MIM-104 Patriot Missile System
U.S. Army Specialist performs a operational check on a MIM-104 Patriot Missile System mobile generator located at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, during Operation Enduring Freedom

USS Michael Murphy fires an RIM-66M SM-2 missile
March 19, 2013 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) fires an RIM-66M SM-2 missile from the aft vertical launch system while underway in the Pacific Ocean

Camouflage netting covers a cargo truck at a newly constructed MIM-104 Patriot tactical air defense system site during Operation Desert Shield

An MIM-104 Patriot missile is test fired

Ordnancemen push ordnance across the flight deck of USS Nimitz
Red Sea, September 3, 2013 - Aviation Ordnancemen push ordnance across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz

German Patriot surface-to-air missile system, Neuberg, Germany

Sea Based X-band Radar dome modeled by the setting sun at Pearl Harbor naval shipyard where this component of the Ballistic Missile Defense System is undergoing maintenance and repair

A Standard Missile-3 is launched from USS Lake Erie
Pacific Ocean, September 18, 2013 - An SM-3 Block 1B interceptor is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70)

U. S. Soldiers teach the Polish military how to use the Patriot missile system
June 2, 2010 - U.S. Soldiers from U.S. Army Europes Alpha Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, familiarize members of the Polish military with preventive maintenance for

A U. S. Army Patriot surface-to-air M901 missile launcher in Kuwait
A U.S. Army four-round Patriot surface-to-air M901 missile launcher deployed near Camp Doha in the desert of Kuwait. The launcher station is mounted on an Oshkosh palletized load system

A MIM-104 Patriot anti-aircraft missile is fired during a training exercise

A harpoon missile attached to the wing of a P-3 Orion on display. The Harpoon is an all-weather, over-the-horizon, anti-ship missile system

A German Army Patriot surface-to-air missile system

A Sailor maintains and cleans ordnance aboard USS Nimitz
Gulf of Oman, June 22, 2013 - A Sailor maintains and cleans ordnance aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz

U. S. Army Specialist operates an Avenger missile system
November 5, 2011 - U.S. Army Specialist operates an Avenger missile system during Vigilant Shield 2012 at Naval Air Station Key West, Florida

USS Princeton launches a harpoon missile for a sink exercise
July 17, 2012 - The guided missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) launches a harpoon missile for a sink exercise in the Pacific Ocean during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012

A Standard Missile Three is launched from the Mark 41 Vertical Launch System onboard
A Standard Missile Three (SM-3) is launched from the Mark 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) onboard the US Navy Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70)

Sea Based X-band Radar dome at Pearl Harbor naval shipyard
Sea Based X-band Radar dome modeled by the setting sun at Pearl Harbor naval shipyard where this component of the Ballistic Missile Defense System is undergoing maintenance and repair

MIM-23 Hawk anti-aircraft missile launcher of the German Air Force, Gatow, Germany

The 2K12 Kub mobile surface-to-air missile system
The 2K12 Kub (NATO reporting name: SA-6 Gainful) mobile surface-to-air missile system is a Soviet low to medium-level air defence system, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic

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"Unleashing Precision and Power: Exploring the World of Missile Systems" Witness the lethal Brimstone air-to-ground missile on a triple launcher, ready to strike with unparalleled accuracy. The Sea Based X-band Radar stands tall as an indispensable guardian, ensuring early detection and tracking of potential threats. Unveiling the 1S91 Radar for the SA-6 Gainful missile system - a formidable combination that guarantees superior defense capabilities. U. S. Army soldiers power-up a MIM-104 Patriot Missile System, showcasing their unwavering commitment to safeguarding national security. An awe-inspiring sight unfolds as an MIM-23B Hawk surface-to-air missile system takes its position, poised to intercept any airborne danger. With unmatched precision and speed, a Standard Missile 3 is launched from the Aegis cruiser USS Lake Erie - protecting our skies with utmost vigilance. Behold the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Lake Erie launching another Standard Missile 3 into action - reinforcing our maritime defenses at sea. The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald joins forces in defending our shores by skillfully launching a Standard Missile-3 towards potential threats. From aboard USS Lake Erie comes yet another display of force as it launches a Standard Missile 3 into action - leaving adversaries in awe of its might. Strengthening international alliances, U. S Soldiers impart their expertise by teaching the Polish military how to effectively utilize the Patriot missile system for enhanced defense capabilities. USS Lake Erie once again proves its mettle by launching yet another Standard Missile 3 – demonstrating relentless dedication towards global security. As part of ongoing collaboration efforts, U.