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Friday, August 16, 2013

Lockheed Martin Conducts Successful PAC-3 Missile Flight Test at White Sands Missile Range

Patriot PAC-3Lockheed Martin conducted a successful PAC-3 Missile flight test today at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., in which PAC-3 successfully detected, tracked and intercepted an aerodynamic, threat-representative tactical ballistic missile target.

The ripple fire engagement of two PAC-3 Missiles resulted in the first interceptor destroying the target. The second PAC-3 Missile was self-destructed on command as planned.

“The PAC-3 Missile continues to deliver proven, reliable performance along with unmatched lethality,” said Richard McDaniel, vice president of PAC-3 programs at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. “The capability PAC-3 provides continues to draw significant interest from a number of international customers.”

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