First successful intercept for Arrow-3

The Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) of the Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D) and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) successfully carried out the first intercept for the Arrow-3 interceptor on Dec. 10.

Arrow-3 Feb-25-2013 (3)
By United States Missile Defense Agency [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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First intercept test from Aegis Ashore test site

The Aegish Ashore test site at the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Kauai, Hawaii successfully conducted the first intercept flight test on Dec. 9.

Mda aegis
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MV-22B experienced “landing mishap” aboard USS New Orleans

A MV-22B attached to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit experienced a “landing mishap” aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) on Dec. 9.

USS Harpers Ferry operations 130905-N-TQ272-135
By Petty Officer 3rd Class Mark El-Rayes (https://www.dvidshub.net/image/1016200) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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