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Third time lucky! US warship shoots down missile in space in spectacular test of 'kill vehicle' that hits targets with the force of a 10-ton truck traveling at 600 mph
By: MARK PRIGG FOR DAILYMAIL.COM - UPDATED: 16:14 EDT, 29 October 2018
RE: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...l-vehicle.html

- U.S. Navy warship USS John Finn shot down medium-range ballistic missile
- Follows two failed tests of the new US system
- Designed to shoot down enemy intercontinental ballistic missiles

The US Navy has revealed stunning footage of its latest successful test of the military's advanced interceptor technology.

It shows the U.S. Navy warship USS John Finn shooting down a medium-range ballistic missile in space.

The test, off the west coast of Hawaii, follows two failed tests of the next generation 'kill vehicle' designed to shoot down enemy intercontinental ballistic missiles should they ever be fired at the U.S.

Video of US Navy warship USS John Finn shooting down a medium-range ballistic missile in
space. The SM-3 interceptors destroy incoming ballistic missiles in space using nothing more than 'sheer impact'
Link: https://videos.dailymail.co.uk/previ...4018186267.mp4
HOW THE 'KILL VEHICLE WORKS'

The SM-3 interceptors destroy incoming ballistic missiles in space using nothing more than 'sheer impact.'

This technique, referred to as 'hit-to-kill,' has been likened to intercepting a bullet with another bullet.

Raytheon, the maker, says its 'kill vehicle' hits threats with the force of a 10-ton truck traveling 600 mph.

The first successful test of the interceptor took place in February 2017 when sailors aboard the USS John Paul Jones took out a missile using an SM-3 Block IIA guided missile.

However, two subsequent tests failed, the last coming in late January 2018.

The SM-3 interceptors destroy incoming ballistic missiles in space using nothing more than 'sheer impact.'

'The interceptor uses sheer force, rather than an explosive warhead, to destroy its target,' maker Raytheon said.

'Its 'kill vehicle' hits threats with the force of a 10-ton truck traveling 600 mph.

'This technique, referred to as 'hit-to-kill,' has been likened to intercepting a bullet with another bullet. '

On October 26, 2018, the target missile was launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Kauai, Hawaii.

The USS John Finn (DDG-113) detected and tracked the target missile with its onboard AN/SPY-1 radar using the Aegis Baseline 9.C2 weapon system.

Upon acquiring and tracking the target, the ship launched an SM-3 Block IIA guided missile which intercepted the target.

'Whether you fire SM-3 from sea or land, the result is the same; threat ballistic missiles are neutralized before they can ever harm anyone,' said Dr. Mitch Stevison, Raytheon Air and Missile Defense Systems vice president.

'It's not easy, but we are constantly evolving this proven capability to provide the strongest possible shield of protection for the U.S. and its allies.'

SM3 link: https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2018/10...0843970119.jpg

'Raytheon and Japanese engineers have designed an eye-watering capability into the SM-3 IIA,' said Roy Donelson, SM-3 program senior director. 'It has a larger rocket motor and more advanced kinetic warhead, giving it a homeland defense capability, if desired.'

This next-generation SM-3 will be carried by U.S. Navy and Japanese ships - and the Aegis Ashore land site in Poland, once it becomes operational.

The Poland site, along with the already active Aegis Ashore site in Romania, will provide missile defense protection for all of Europe, according to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency.

'This was a superb accomplishment and key milestone for the SM-3 Block IIA return to flight,' said MDA Director Lt. Gen. Sam Greaves.

'My congratulations to the entire team, including our sailors, industry partners, and allies who helped achieve this milestone.'

Based on observations and initial data review, the test met its objectives, according to the Agency.

Program officials will continue to evaluate the system's performance, it said.

The target missile was launched Friday from the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Kauai, Hawaii.

In August the Pentagon was given the mandate to pursue more options for defeating U.S.-bound North Korean missiles by using radar and more missiles to spot and shoot down inbound threats.

The military has been exploring whether the United States can add another layer to defenses to those already in place for intercepting incoming missiles.

The Aegis system, used in the latest test, was fitted with a Standard Missile 3 Block IIA (SM-3 IIA) interceptor being developed in a joint venture between Raytheon Co and Japanīs Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

Lockheed Martin Corp's Aegis system currently is deployed aboard 36 U.S. Navy ships, as well as at the Pacific Missile Range Facility on Hawaii.

Aegis ships could patrol the Pacific Ocean and augment the network of ground-based midcourse defense interceptor missiles in Alaska and California that protect the United States from intercontinental ballistic missile attacks.
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