SM-3 Block IA/IB/IIA SAM

The SM-3 (Standard Missile-3) is a ship-borne missile used by the United States Navy and its allies to intercept short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles as part of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System. It operates in the exo-atmospheric region, using a kinetic warhead (KW) to destroy incoming threats through direct impact.

Developed in the United States by Raytheon Missiles & Defense, the initial Block IA entered service in 2004, with subsequent variants enhancing its capabilities for ballistic missile defense.