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U.S. Set for Biggest Missile Defense Test in 18 Months

Julian E. Barnes writes in The Los Angeles Times:

The U.S. military will test its missile defense system Thursday, the fullest demonstration since a pair of tests grounded the program 18 months ago.

Military officials are seeking to lower expectations. Although a target missile will be fired from Kodiak Island, Alaska, and an interceptor rocket topped with a "kill vehicle" will launch from California's Vandenberg Air Force Base, military and industry officials say the goal isn't to actually shoot down the missile.

posted by Fergie @ 8/28/2006 09:50:00 AM