Next Generation Interceptor (NGI)
In DevelopmentMissile Defense · Multiple · Northrop Grumman
Replacement for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system. Designed to intercept ICBMs from North Korea or Iran. Previous GMD interceptors had a 55% test success rate — a coin flip against nuclear annihilation.
Total Cost
$18B
Planned Units
20
What Else Could $18B Buy?
🏫 1,200 new public schools
🏥 36 community hospitals
🎓 514,286 four-year college scholarships
🌉 60 bridge replacements