Missile Defense Test successful intercept

Missile Defense Test Succeeds Against Medium-range Targets

"...The USS Decatur with its Aegis Weapon System detected and tracked the first target with its onboard AN/SPY-1 radar. The Aegis ballistic missile defense weapon system developed a fire control solution, launched a Standard Missile-3 Block IA missile, and successfully intercepted the target...."

Reference: www.defense.gov .

Missile Defense test scheduled for Saturday between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Missile-defense test set for Saturday

"...For the missile-defense test, an interceptor is scheduled to launch “to assess performance of the advanced kill vehicle after completion of guidance enhancements,” Missile Defense Agency spokesman Rick Lehner said...."

Reference: www.lompocrecord.com .