The present invention provides a MKV interceptor including multiple kill
vehicles with autonomous management capability and kinematic reach to
prosecute a large threat extent. Each KV can self-manage its own KV
deployment and target engagement for a determined target volume assigned
by a designated master KV. At least one KV is master capable of managing
the post-separation of all of the KVs without requiring updates to the
mission plan post-separation. The autonomous capability and increased
kinematic reach provides for a more efficient use of boosters and more
effective engagement of the threat.