They are capable of carrying large payloads of bombs, torpedoes or cruise missiles. The Soviets emphasized building ballistic intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). Canada could not afford defensive systems against both ballistic missiles and manned bombers. Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missiles from bases in the United States. Gatling guns for defense against enemy anti-ship missiles and enemy aircraft. JDAM bombs are inexpensive compared to alternatives such as cruise missiles. This refers to ballistic missiles and not battlefield systems. The was the first submarine capable of deploying U.S. developed submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM). These aimed to limit the development of costly anti-ballistic missiles and nuclear missiles. The scenario was devised prior to the development of intercontinental ballistic missiles. These missiles were the first US ballistic missiles developed at JPL. The penetrations were caused by tandem warhead missiles. Maverick missiles and Enhanced Paveway smart bombs for the Tornado. This was done as a counter to the steep parabolic trajectory of inbound ballistic missiles. The ABL was designed for use against tactical ballistic missiles (TBMs).