A ballistic missile was successfully intercepted near the coast of the island of Guam
The US Missile Defense Agency successfully intercepted an intermediate-range ballistic missile from the air for the first time during a test near Guam.
An intermediate-range ballistic missile was successfully intercepted near the coast of the island of Guam, the largest of the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific Ocean, which is a US territory.
This was reported in the Pentagon, Reuters reports.
It noted that Guam is a strategic military outpost that is closer to China than to Hawaii, and the test “was an important milestone in the development of its defense capabilities.
“He plays a crucial role in maintaining the US presence in the region and deterring potential adversaries,” the Pentagon said.
During the tests, the Aegis Guam system, combined with the new AN/TPY-6 radar and vertical launch system, launched…
