Once operational, the GBI will be a critical part of the Missile Defense Agency’sGround-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system, which is scheduled for deploymentin September 2004.
The missile, which has been in the works for some time, has now reached "initial operational capability, " according to comments made by the Admiral to a Japanese newspaper.
这种据称能炸沉美军水面舰船的导弹，已经开发了一段时间，现在具备了“初步作战能力”。
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Once operational, the EKV will be a critical part of the Missile Defense Agency's Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system, scheduled for deployment in September 2004.