On October 26, the USA successfully tested the SM-3 interceptor of the Block IIA version designed to combat medium-range combat missiles.. It is reported by HB with reference to Defense News..

The test took place in the Pacific. This result is a "key point" in the development of the US missile defense, noted in the military.

The squadron destroyer John Finn took part in the operation, which was introduced into the US Navy in 2017.. He discovered and intercepted a target missile, which launches from the west coast of Hawaii.

The United States and Japan have been working together on missile defense since 2006. It is designed to replace previous modifications of the SM-3..

The novelty has a greater kinetic interceptor, a new sensory equipment, as well as an increased range and speed of destruction..

She destroys the target by physically colliding with her.. The speed of the anti-missile is 4.5 kilometers per second, and the maximum range of destruction - 2700 kilometers.

It is noted that the anti-missile will be installed on both sea and land platforms About Aegis Ashore, including in Romania, Poland and Japan, is concerned about the DPRK nuclear missile program.