Olympic missile testing ‘achieved its objectives’

The surface-to-air weapons were placed on buildings across London last month as part of the Olympic Guardian security exercise, which also saw fighter jets positioned at RAF Northolt for the first time since World War II.

Despite fears over some missiles being deployed on residential buildings overlooking the Olympic Park, defence secretary Philip Hammond insisted that the operation ‘achieved its objectives’.

Mr Hammond said the weapons, which would be used to protect against 9/11-style attacks, would not pose a risk to people on the ground.

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