BFF-31 US tests medium-range cruise missile after exiting INF treaty

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US tests medium-range cruise missile after exiting INF treaty

WASHINGTON, Aug 19, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – The US Defense Department announced on Monday the test of a medium-range ground-launched cruise missile, just weeks after tearing up the Cold War-era pact with Russia eliminating such potentially nuclear-capable weapons.

“The test missile exited its ground mobile launcher and accurately impacted its target after more than 500 kilometers of flight,” the Pentagon said in a statement.

“Data collected and lessons learned from this test will inform the Department of Defense’s development of future intermediate-range capabilities.”

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