US Army soldiers trained for long-range strikes in Europe test-fired a Pacific-proven missile system for the first time in California
The US Army's Multi-Domain Command - Europe tested the new missile system as it assesses how the weapon can add more firepower to its arsenal.
The US Army soldiers assigned to the European command recently conducted the first live-fire test of the Typhon missile system in California. This newly operational and versatile missile system, also known as the Mid-Range Capability, can launch Tomahawk cruise missiles and SM-6 missiles. The Army has already deployed Typhon in the Pacific, which has angered China.
The test took place at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake in California, marking the third time Typhon has been fired in the continental US. The test was conducted by soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment, which operates one of the Army's four Typhon batteries. Lt. Col. Derek Bartlett, the battalion commander, expressed his comfort in deploying the system forward after the five-week training.
Army leaders stated that Typhon will enhance US firepower in Europe by providing additional options for striking targets across multiple domains at greater ranges.
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