SM-6 successfully engaged supersonic target from over-the-horizon

The U.S. Navy has verified the ability of the SM-6 interceptor to engage incoming supersonic targets from over-the-horizon.

SM-6 Eram June 2014
By U.S. Navy photo/Released (http://www.navy.mil/view_image.asp?id=180264) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

During the test, the crew of USS Desert Ship (LLS-1) launched the interceptor after getting targeting information from remote sensors – such as ships or airborne assets.

This mission was the next in a test series for Naval Integrated Fire Control – Counter Air (NIFC-CA) program.

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