The system is designed to shoot down long-range ballistic missiles that fly above the Earth's atmosphere. The system is made up of radar detection systems, launchers and arrays of interceptor missiles reportedly capable of hitting targets at altitudes of up to 100 kilometres (60 miles).

Germany puts ballistic missile defence shield into service

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Germany puts ballistic missile defence shield into service