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New defensive missile reportedly misses target off Kauai

U.S. MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY / FEBRUARY 2017

A SM-3 Block IIA missile, touted as a possible second layer of defense for Hawaii from North Korean threats, reportedly failed in a flight from Kauai’s Aegis Ashore facility Wednesday when it did not intercept a target representing an intermediate-range ballistic missile.