181210-A-AB123-006 KAUAI, Hawaii (Dec. 10, 2018) A Standard Missile (SM) 3 Block IIA launched from the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Test Complex at the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Kauai, Hawaii, successfully intercepts an intermediate-range ballistic missile target in space, Dec. 10, 2018. This is the third successful intercept out of five intercept tests for the SM-3 Block IIA missile. Aegis shore-based facilities will be equipped with the SM-3 Block IIA missiles to strengthen America’s short- and intermediate-range missile defense strategy. (U.S. Army photo/Released)