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Japan Successful In Annual Service Practice Patriot Test Firings

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Friday, November 8th, 2013

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Raytheon [RTN] on Nov. 5 said the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) successfully completed another series of test firings of Raytheon’s Patriot Air and Missile Defense System at McGregor Range, N.M. The Annual Service Practice included target engagement and firings of Patriot in stressing tactical mission scenarios. “Raytheon is committed to supporting our partners in maintaining the operational readiness of their Patriot systems,” said Ralph Acaba, vice president for Integrated Air and Missile Defense at Raytheon’s Integrated Defense Systems business. “And…

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