The U.S. Has Successfully Tested A Layered Missile Defense System

Daily Mail: U.S. military says complex $230MILLION test of layered missile defense system is a success

* US military said tests showed the ability of the Aegis and THAAD weapons systems to identify and destroy ballistic and cruise missiles at once
* The test was conducted near Wake Island in the western Pacific Ocean
* Missile experts said it was the first time the US military had proven the effectiveness of a layered defense
* Critics often say tests of the missile defense system are too simple and do not simulate real-life potential threats
* The test could increase confidence in US plans to deploy a THAAD efforts to Europe and South Korea

The US military on Sunday hailed the success of a complex $230million test of the US missile defense system, adding that it said showed the ability of the Aegis and THAAD weapons systems to identify and destroy ballistic and cruise missiles at once.

The test was conducted near Wake Island in the western Pacific Ocean by the US Missile Defense Agency, US. European Command, US Pacific Command, the Ballistic Missile Defense System Operational Test Agency and the Joint Functional Component Command for Integrated Missile Defense.

More News On Yesterday's Successful U.S. Missile Defense Test

Ballistic Missile Defense System Demonstrates Layered Defense While Conducting Multiple Engagements in Operational Test -- Missile Defense Agency
U.S. completes complex test of layered missile defense system -- Reuters
US conducts ‘complex test’ of layered missile defense system -- RT
US Tests Layered Missile Defense System -- Defense World
The U.S. Has Successfully Tested a Layered Missile Defense System -- Time
US Military Completes $230 Million Test Of Layered Missile Defense System -- Tech Times