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Wednesday, December 08, 2010

Javelin Joint Venture Fires Javelin From Stryker Remote Weapon Station

M1126 Stryker ICVThe Raytheon -Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture reached a major milestone with the first Javelin missile firings from a Common Remote Operations Weapon Station II.

The station was mounted on a Stryker Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) in a near-tactical configuration.

Three missiles impacted their targets at 500 and 1,000 meters (1,640 and 3,280 feet) downrange, confirming the successful integration of the Javelin into the CROWS II.

The Javelin vehicle launch box, fire control unit and remote weapon system communicated effectively, resulting in an optimal firing of the missiles.

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