US eyes risk of Mediterranean missile war
China Daily | Updated: 2009-09-09 07:56
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The USS Higgins is docked in the northern Israeli city of Haifa on Sunday. The destroyer is one of 18 American ships deployed globally with Aegis interceptor systems capable of blowing up ballistic missiles above the atmosphere. Reuters |
ABOARD USS HIGGINS, Mediterranean Sea: He is trained to hunt submarines or pirates, launch Tomahawk cruise missiles at coastal targets and shoot down attacking planes. He can also enforce naval blockades and rescue vessels in distress.
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