The exercise was the 19th successful test in 23 attempts of the system -- known as the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Program -- since 2002 . Ship-based system shoots down dummy missile from hundreds of miles away . Comment: More than 80 U.S. Navy ships eventually will be equipped with system .
Ship-based system shoots down dummy missile from hundreds of miles away . Comment: More than 80 U.S. Navy ships eventually will be equipped with system .