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Kuwait Air Defense Forces Conduct Successful Patriot Test Firings

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Monday, January 18th, 2010

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The Kuwait Air Defense Forces successfully test fired Raytheon's [RTN] Patriot Air and Missile Defense System against tactical ballistic missiles. The test firings were held last month at the Udairi Range in Kuwait in conjunction with other Kuwait Air Defense and Land Forces elements during a joint exercise. This test firing showcased the lethal capabilities of the combat-proven Patriot Air and Missile Defense System against tactical ballistic missiles, as well as the strong alliance among the Kuwait Air Defense Forces,…

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