<p>HONOLULU &mdash; A weapon system test conducted by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency in the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii failed to intercept the target Saturday. </p>
<p>According to an agency statement, the objective of the test was to demonstrate the capability of a ballistic missile defense-configured Aegis ship to detect, track, engage and intercept a medium range ballistic missile target with a salvo of two Standard Missile-6 Dual II missiles. However, an intercept was not achieved.</p>
<p>Program officials say they have initiated a review to determine the cause of any problems which may have prevented a successful intercept and will analyze the results.</p>
<p>The test was conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Navy.</p>