U.S. Navy restrict SM-2 Block IIIA missiles on “Wartime Use Only” status

After the failure of a SM-2 Block IIIA missile during a test firing this month, the U.S. Navy has place the weapon on “Wartime Use Only” status.

Photos: U.S. Navy

New versions of the SM-2 are not affected by the suspension.

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