High Altitude Area Defense Program

The High Altitude Area Defense Program delivers U.S. strategic missile defense capabilities. Qumar trades weapons shipments—72 tons including a Multiple Launch Rocket System—to Bahji militants for access to this program. Bartlet offers Qumari program access to secure Mastico's turnaround, positioning it as a diplomatic inducement. Fitzwallace identifies the weapons' GPS as proof of the deal; Leo condemns Qumar's duplicity. Situation Room briefings frame the program as a bargaining chip amid military intercepts and terrorism concerns.