Pentagon Upgrades Destroyers for Missile Defense Role

The U.S. Navy has begun modifying destroyer ships to have two ready to support the Pentagon's operational missile defense shield later this year. At the heart of the sea-based missile defense component is the Aegis weapon system. The initial activity concentrates on long-range detection destroyers...

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