On Tuesday, U.S. Navy destroyers successfully intercepted several Iranian missiles that were on their way to Israel. This important defense action took place in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. The Navy announced the successful engagement on Wednesday morning, revealing that the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, USS Cole (DDG 67) and USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), played a key role in stopping the missiles.
Navy Captain Bill Urban, the spokesman for U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, stated that the destroyers were equipped with the Aegis weapons system, specifically designed to defend against ballistic missiles. The U.S. had positioned these ships in the Mediterranean Sea as a precaution before the Iranian missile launch, showing their readiness to protect Israel.
The Navy also released two videos showing the USS Bulkeley launching interceptors to take down the incoming missiles. However, details about the specific types of interceptors used and how many missiles were successfully de...
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