The U.S. plans to soon conduct a new test of its THAAD missile defense system against an intermediate-range ballistic missile in response to North Korea’s recent provocations.

The test was planned months ago, Reuters reported Friday, but it has taken on an increased importance due to North Korea’s launch of a longer-range intercontinental ballistic missile on July 4th.

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