Maneuvering missile engagement

This invention describes a method for intercepting hostile ballistic missiles that can maneuver within the atmosphere. It works by first detecting changes in the missile's energy while it's outside the atmosphere, which signals that it's a maneuvering type. Once identified, an interceptor missile is launched and guided towards a predicted intercept point, adjusting for the target's potential aerodynamic flight and ensuring the intercept happens above a safe minimum altitude.