Homeland Defense System Knocks Out Ballistic Missile in Historic ‘Salvo’ Test

Pentagon officials announced the success of a historic “salvo” test of the missile defense system designed to take out incoming Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles, on March 25, 2019. Missile Defense Agency

Pentagon officials said the U.S. military has successfully tested a defense system capable of knocking down intercontinental ballistic missiles.

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) said in a March 25 statement that a system meant to protect the United States against attacks successfully intercepted a mock missile.