SM 3 BLOCK IIA SHOOT DOWN BALLISTIC MISSILE

According to a U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) statement released on 26 October, MDA & U.S. Navy conducted a successful test of Standard Missile-3 also known as SM-3, Block IIA missile.
The SM 3 missile is an interceptor missile designed to take out medium-range ballistic missiles.

MDA statement stated, “Based on observations and initial data review, the test met its objectives. Program officials will continue to evaluate system performance”.

MDA Director Lieutenant General Sam Greaves said,
“This was a superb accomplishment and key milestone for the SM-3 Block IIA return to flight. My congratulations to the entire team, including our sailors, industry partners, and allies who helped achieve this milestone.”

This comes as a big relief for MDA since the earlier test in June 2017 and January 2018 had failed.

In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how the U.S – Japan SM-3 Block IIA missile shot down a ballistic missile?
Let get into the details.

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