The U.S. successfully tested a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or T-H-A-A-D system Tuesday. According to Fox News, the test took place over Alaska and marks the 14th successful launch of this system. T-H-A-A-D systems are designed to intercept short and intermediate range missiles, and the process is described as “shooting down a bullet with another bullet”. This success comes on the heels of last week’s North Korean Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launch. Officials are pleased with the results of the test and the personnel conducting it. ~Sarah Schutte
