SM-3

The U.S. Navy has, for the first time, utilized the RIM-161 Standard Missile 3 (SM 3 Block IIA) in a combat scenario to intercept airborne threats during an Iranian missile attack on Israel.

Missile defence: Raytheon secures over $2 billion deal for SM-3 interceptors

Raytheon has been awarded a $2.13 billion contract modification to continue providing sustaining engineering and product support services for the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) program.

Missile defence: U.S. Navy’s first combat use of SM-3 Block IIA interceptor

Air / By Defence Industry Europe

The U.S. Navy has, for the first time, utilized the RIM-161 Standard Missile 3 (SM 3 Block IIA) in a combat scenario to intercept airborne threats during an Iranian missile attack on Israel.

This test demonstrated one of the most complicated target discrimination and intercept missions by the Aegis Weapon System to date.

Missile Defense Agency and U.S. Navy demonstrate Aegis Weapon System capabilities

Air / By Defence Industry Europe

This test demonstrated one of the most complicated target discrimination and intercept missions by the Aegis Weapon System to date.