Making history, the United States has successfully intercepted a ballistic missile during a test conducted from Guam for the first time.
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) announced on Tuesday that the landmark test involved the Aegis Guam System, which integrated the new AN/TPY-6 radar and Vertical Launching System.
In the test, a Standard Missile-3 Block IIA was launched to intercept an air-launched Medium Range Ballistic Missile target off the coast of Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.
This marks the first time the AN/TPY-6 radar has been used in end-to-end tracking during a live ballistic missile flight test, effectively tracking the target shortly after launch.
The MDA stated that this event is a pivotal step in the defense initiatives for Guam, providing critical support for the future Guam Defense System (GDS).
Guam holds strategic importance for maintaining the United States’ military presence in the region, and this test represents a significant advancement in the long-term initiative for the island’s defense.
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U.S. conducts first-ever ballistic missile intercept test from Guam
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