{"id":34690,"date":"2019-08-30T14:57:14","date_gmt":"2019-08-30T14:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/c4isrnet\/uncategorized\/2019\/08\/30\/first-remotely-launched-terminal-missile-defense-test-deemed-a-success\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T23:49:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T23:49:20","slug":"first-remotely-launched-terminal-missile-defense-test-deemed-a-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/c4isrnet\/intel-geoint\/sensors\/2019\/08\/30\/first-remotely-launched-terminal-missile-defense-test-deemed-a-success\/","title":{"rendered":"In first, MDA remotely launches a missile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WASHINGTON \u2014 The first-ever test of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/land\/2018\/04\/06\/army-missile-defense-systems-patriot-and-thaad-talk-in-test\/\" target=_blank>Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system\u2019s<\/a> ability to remotely fire an interceptor was deemed a success by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the test in the early hours of Aug. 30, the Lockheed Martin-made THAAD has now had 16 successful intercept tests in a row. But the significant milestone is proving the ability to remotely engage the system with a government-developed remote launcher kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The capability provides extended range of a defended area, an MDA statement notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPreliminary indications are that planned flight test objectives were achieved and the target was successfully intercepted by the THAAD weapon system,\u201d the statement reads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;This test demonstrates the expanding capabilities of the THAAD weapon system and its ability to intercept and destroy ballistic missile threats in defense of our nation, deployed forces and allies,\u201d MDA Director Vice Adm. 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