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Thursday, March 19, 2009

Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Radar Successful in Missile Defense Test

THAADThe Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) radar built by Raytheon Company performed successfully in the latest integrated flight test conducted by the Missile Defense Agency and THAAD prime contractor and systems integrator Lockheed Martin.

"Not only did Raytheon components continue to perform, but the successful missile salvo acquisition and track represents a significant milestone," said Pete Franklin, vice president, National & Theater Security Programs for Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems.

"The success underscores THAAD's ability to meet the missile defense mission and provide a reliable and affordable terminal missile defense capability for our nation."

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