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First Guided Test Vehicles of AI3 Program Deemed A Success: Army, Raytheon Say

First Guided Test Vehicles of AI3 Program Deemed A Success: Army, Raytheon Say

Raytheon [RTN] and the Army yesterday said they successfully completed the first guided test vehicle (GTV) flight series of the Accelerated Improved Intercept Initiative (AI3) program. “These tests were the first opportunity to demonstrate the full integration and kill chain of the tactical AI3 Battle Element system,” said Michael Van Rassen, the Army project director for AI3. “We continue to validate AI3’s enhanced capabilities that will save warfighters’ lives.” The series consisted of two flight tests against different target profiles.…

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