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U.S., Partner Nations Cooperatively Intercept Missiles During Exercise

Valerie Insinna

Wednesday, October 21st, 2015

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U.S., Partner Nations Cooperatively Intercept Missiles During Exercise

Aegis BMD Photo: Missile Defense Agency

During an Oct. 20 at-sea demonstration, Aegis combat system-equipped U.S. Arleigh Burke-class destroyers worked with Norwegian and Spanish frigates to intercept a ballistic missile and cruise missile fired simultaneously at the battle group--the first time the United States military has demonstrated it can work with coalition partners to counter such an attack.USS Ross (DDG-71), USS Sullivans (DDG-68), Spanish frigate Almirante Juan de Borbón (F-102) and Norwegian frigate HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen (F-310) participated in the exercise, which was part of the…

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