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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Successful demonstration of ground launched ESSM sets HAWK XXI on modernization growth path

HAWK XXI air defence systemThe KONGSBERG and Raytheon HAWK XXI air defence system successfully engaged an air target with an Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) during a live-fire demonstration at the Andoya Rocket Range in Norway in late May 2012.

"This is part of the KONGSBERG and Raytheon continuous evolution of enhancing air defence systems to meet the evolving threats”, said Eirik Lie, Executive Vice President, Kongsberg Defence Systems.

He continued, “The ESSM ground launch confirms our ambition of expanding our system capabilities and show current HAWK customers a path to upgrade their systems.”

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