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MDA Successfully Performs Three-Of-Four Missile Defense Tests

Tuesday, November 10th, 2015

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The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on Oct. 31 successfully performed three-of-four intercepts during a complex operational flight test of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS), according to an agency statement.A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor missile successfully intercepted a short-range air launch target (SRALT). The THAAD AN/TPY-2 radar in terminal mode detected the target and relayed track information to the THAAD fire control and communications (TFCC). It developed a fire control solution and provided track information for use…

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