By Michael Sirak The Air Force says it intends to task Raytheon [RTN] soon to supply 450 AGM-65 Maverick surface-attack missiles with a new laser guidance section as a near-term means to attack moving targets. Service officials say they anticipate awarding a contract to Raytheon next month for the missiles, which are known as Laser Mavericks. They will be designated the AGM-65E2, according to Air Combat Command (ACC). The new Laser Mavericks will consist of existing back-ends from earlier versions…
Air Force Buying Laser-Guided Mavericks As Interim Moving-Target Attack Capability
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