Japan conducts successful test of US ship-based anti-missile system

Japan has successfully intercepted and destroyed a dummy warhead over the Pacific Ocean, the latest sign that the capability of the U.S. and it allies to shoot down enemy missiles is maturing.

The test of the ship-based Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System was conducted Tuesday by a Japanese destroyer off the coast of Kauai in Hawaii, the Missile Defense Agency reported Wednesday. Japan is a partner with the U.S. in developing the Aegis ballistic missile defense system.