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Japan Conducts Successful Patriot Test Firings

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Monday, December 7th, 2009

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The Japanese Air Self Defense Forces (JASDF) concluded at Fort Bliss, Texas, its annual training exercise that included target engagement and successful test firings of the Patriot Air and Missile Defense System, Raytheon [RTN] said recently. The company provided operational support for the annual service practice conducted by the JASDF. Mitsubishi Heavy Industry (MHI) is the prime contractor for Patriot in Japan and manufactures the guidance-enhanced missile for Japan. "JASDF, MHI and Raytheon continue to demonstrate an unprecedented work ethic…

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