Posted on Apr 7, 2023
US Navy Warship Intercepts Medium-Range Ballistic Missile in Latest Trial
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A US Navy warship intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile using software-upgraded SM-6 missiles in a recent trial.
The test, conducted in cooperation with the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA), aimed to demonstrate the capability of the USS Daniel Inouye in detecting, tracking, and engaging a medium-range ballistic missile target.
The ballistic missile defense ship used the latest SM-6 (Standard Missile-6) Dual II weapon system configuration and launched two interceptors in a single salvo.
The target was intercepted in its terminal phase of flight, according to a US Navy press release.
The test, conducted in cooperation with the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA), aimed to demonstrate the capability of the USS Daniel Inouye in detecting, tracking, and engaging a medium-range ballistic missile target.
The ballistic missile defense ship used the latest SM-6 (Standard Missile-6) Dual II weapon system configuration and launched two interceptors in a single salvo.
The target was intercepted in its terminal phase of flight, according to a US Navy press release.
US Navy Warship Intercepts Medium-Range Ballistic Missile in Latest Trial
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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