The U.S. Space Force’s Space Based Infrared System Survivable Endurable Evolution program, known as SBIRS S2E2, has achieved operational acceptance, verifying the system’s capability and readiness to support its operational mission.
“The S2E2 Operational Acceptance marks a significant leap forward in our ability to provide resilient, uninterrupted missile warning and nuclear detection in the most challenging environments,” said Lt. Col. Jonathan Wilson, Space Systems Command materiel leader.
Strengthening the Resilience of U.S. Missile Warning Architecture
S2E2, which replaces the legacy Air National Guard-operated Mobile Ground System, features a modern, transportable ground station for processing data from the SBIRS and nuclear detonation detection systems to inform decisions and advance capability, survivability and operational flexibility. It also has built-in command and control capabilities designed to ensure U.S. missile warning systems remain operational and resilient in contested and degraded conditions.
According to Capt. Morgan Records, SSC infrastructure branch deputy program manager, S2E2 will provide command authorities with real-time, high-fidelity missile warning and NUDET information faster and more accurately than the previous system — a capability needed to enable rapid decision-making during missile or nuclear events.
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