Fort Custer Ground Based Missle Defense event 368
Fort Custer Ground Based Missle Defense event
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September 27 Battle Creek, Michigan, Program

The Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association has arranged for a detailed briefing on the scope of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system project, what the project means to Michigan, and how Michigan companies can participate.

The Fort Custer Training Center (between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo) is the leading candidate being considered for construction of an intercontinental missile defense system called the Ground-based Midcourse Defense. A tour of the proposed Fort Custer Ground-based Midcourse Defense missile field site is scheduled for the afternoon of September 27.

The Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system is designed to detect, intercept and destroy long-range ballistic missiles during their midcourse phase of flight. It provides early detection and tracking during the boost phase, as well as midcourse target discrimination, precision intercept and destruction of the target through the force of the collision.

Officials estimate the project will have a $3.2 billion positive impact on Michigan's economy, including the addition of 300 new jobs directly and up to 1,800 jobs indirectly. Questions and registration contact john@michman.org at Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association. 

There will be a tour of the projected site with buses leaving the Binda Performing Arts Center after lunch and will return by 3 p.m.
Date & Time
Thursday September 27th, 2018 11:30am EDT
End Date & Time
Thursday September 27th, 2018 3:00pm EDT
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Date & Time: 09/27/2018 11:30:00 AM EDT

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