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“The Army appears to be keeping it accessible should the need arise in the US Indo Pacific region… but there's a larger question about what really is going to be the future of these Iron Dome batteries,” said Tom Karako, a missile defense expert with the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Despite the multi-month launcher delivery delay, the Army said its testing plan is on track and during this phase it will ensure the AIM-9X Sidewinder missile can be launched from the ground.
Guam is a vital node of U.S. power projection in the Indo-Pacific. It’s also a key target for enemy strikes.
Eight People Rescued In Human Trafficking Operation
The joint operation called, “Operation Enduring Shield” took place Thursday night in St. Charles and rescued eight victims and arrested one person.