SM-3 Block IIA Scores 2nd Kill Against Ballistic Target

An exo-atmospheric SM-3 Block IIA interceptor scored a kill against a ballistic missile target on Oct. 26, marking the second successful test for the developmental weapon in four tries, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) said. The latest version of the theater-area missile launched by a U.S. Navy...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington DC.

Jen DiMascio

Based in Washington, Jen previously managed Aviation Week’s worldwide defense, space and security coverage.

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