US military’s Aegis system intercepts test missile in Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) — The U.S. military’s land-based Aegis missile defense system has intercepted an intermediate range ballistic missile in a test near Hawaii.
The Missile Defense Agency said Monday’s test showed an interceptor missile the military is developing with Japan is ready to be manufactured.
Defense contractor Raytheon says the Standard Missile-3 Block IIA interceptor has larger rocket motors that will allow it to defend broader areas.
An Air Force C-17 launched the target