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Japanese Forces Test-Fire Patriots At Fort Bliss

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Monday, December 1st, 2008

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Two Japanese Patriot crews recently fired Patriot missiles in testing at Fort Bliss, Texas, Raytheon Co. [RTN] announced. The company provided operational support for the annual service practice conducted by Japan Air Self-Defense Force troops. "From Raytheon's perspective, all visual indications and initial data readings support a successful mission," said Dan Smith, president of Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems. "Results of this annual service practice are indicative of the system's reliability and the high readiness of Japanese Patriot crews." Raytheon IDS…

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