Learn about Theater Missile Defence (TMD), a defensive technology in Metal Gear designed to intercept tactical missiles.
Theater Missile Defence (TMD) is a defensive technology that was developed following the termination of the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) project. Its primary purpose is to deal with the spread of missiles and other weapons of mass destruction. Unlike SDI, which was intended to intercept long-range strategic missiles, TMD systems are specifically designed to intercept short-range tactical missiles.
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- TMD systems are a response to the proliferation of tactical missile threats.
- The development of TMD signifies a shift in defensive strategy from long-range to short-range missile interception.
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