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Guided missile destroyer USS Hopper launches a RIM-161 Standard Missile
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Guided missile destroyer USS Hopper launches a RIM-161 Standard Missile
July 30, 2009 - The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG-70), equipped with the Aegis integrated weapons system, launches a RIM-161 Standard Missile 3 Block IA during exercise Stellar Avenger while under way in the Pacific Ocean. The missile successfully intercepted a sub-scale, short-range, ballistic missile that was launched from the Kauai Test Facility, Pacific Missile Range Facility at Barking Sands in Kauai, Hawaii
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In this photo print, we witness the sheer power and precision of the guided missile destroyer USS Hopper as it launches a RIM-161 Standard Missile 3 Block IA. The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer is equipped with the state-of-the-art Aegis integrated weapons system, showcasing its formidable capabilities in ballistic missile defense. During exercise Stellar Avenger, conducted in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, this naval behemoth successfully intercepted a sub-scale, short-range ballistic missile launched from Hawaii's Kauai Test Facility. With no people visible in the frame, our focus is solely on this awe-inspiring display of military might. The image captures the momentous blast and motion generated by this advanced weaponry. Smoke billows out as the projectile hurtles towards its target with remarkable accuracy. As part of the US Navy's arsenal, USS Hopper exemplifies cutting-edge technology and showcases its role in defending against potential threats. This photograph serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and our commitment to national security. It highlights not only the destructive force that can be unleashed but also emphasizes how vital it is to maintain robust defense systems such as Aegis combat system and anti-ballistic missiles like RIM-161 Standard Missiles. With vibrant colors enhancing every detail captured by Stocktrek Images' skilled photographer, viewers are transported into an intense moment within naval warfare history. This image encapsulates action-packed scenes witnessed by those who serve aboard these powerful warships - protecting our seas and ensuring peace through their unwavering dedication to duty.
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