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2/11/2017

Topic Reading-Vol.1767-2/11/2017

Dear MEL Topic Readers,
US, Japan conduct successful missile interception test
Missile attack is becoming more like a clear and present danger. There are countries developing and testing ballistic missiles that could hit a far-away target with nuclear warheads. Are there any practical ways to intercept such threatening missiles that could be launched by unpredictable North Korea?
It seems yes to some degree. There are Aegis cruisers and destroyers deployed by the US Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force around and near Japan. The Aegis Weapon System is a centralized and automated weapons control system that is designed to counteract any type of weapons, such as missiles and torpedoes. Along with surface-to-air missile defense systems, this newly tested ballistic missile interceptor is expected to improve safety and security in the East Asia region.
Enjoy reading and learning what sort of defense systems are being developed and deployed in Asia.


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