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Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Japan shoots down test missile in space: defence minister


Standard Missile 3 Launch

Japan said Tuesday it had shot down a ballistic missile in space high above the Pacific Ocean as part of joint efforts with the United States to erect a shield against a possible North Korean attack.

Japan tested the US-developed Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) interceptor from a warship in waters off Hawaii, becoming the first US ally to intercept a target using the system.

Defence Minister Shigeru Ishiba described the successful test as "extremely significant."

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