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Summary In 2004 the United States fielded the BMDS Test Bed that could be used for limited defense operations to intercept and destroy a ballistic missile before it could strike any of our 50 states. Through the dedicated efforts of many people, The United States now has a limited layered integrated system of defenses against enemy ballistic missile threats. This initial capability will continue to evolve over time. In 2007, MDA successfully passed a num- ber of milestones. The GMD program successfully completed ten more interceptor emplacements and an interceptor flight test. The Sea-Based X-Band radar was complet- ed, achieved satellite tracking, accomplished sea trials and participated in a September 2007 test involving a long-range interceptor. The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense completed three successful flight tests and a tracking exercise after six years of intensive reengineering. The PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 Program achieved another successful intercept test with the PAC-3 interceptor. The Aegis BMD Program successfully conducted an unprecedented four flight tests. Each flight test resulted in historic accomplishments and involved participation of not only other Ballistic Missile Defense System Elements, but also allied navies. The ABL program concluded initial flight tests of its aircraft and the first phase of laser testing, culminating in a full duration lase at operational power of the main engagement laser. Finally, MDA has developed an approved international strategy to guide engagements with partners as an essential foundation for the Agency’s wider strategic vision of a worldwide, inte- grated BMDS. Evidencing this strategy is Japan’s successful flight test, becoming our first ally to successfully intercept a ballistic missile target with the sea-based midcourse engagement capability provided by Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense. In 2008 MDA will continue to expand this limited capability by adding networked, forward-deployed sensors; additional inter-ceptors at sea and on land; and additional C2BMC assets.