'Engage and destroy': Space Force missile defense interceptor test takes out target
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A homeland defense ground-based interceptor test launched from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday was a success, officials said.
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"This successful intercept utilizing the 2-/3-Stage selectable Ground Based Interceptor capability in 2-stage mode provides the Warfighter with increased battlespace that supports additional shot opportunities to negate an incoming threat missile," newly confirmed MDA Director Lt. Gen. Heath Collins, said in the statement. "This test demonstrates that we continue to provide enhanced capabilities for our existing Ground Based Interceptor fleet while we rapidly design and deliver the leap-ahead technology of the Next Generation Interceptor."
Monday’s launch was part of a test to improve the GMD element of the Ballistic Missile Defense System.
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