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Lockheed Martin Conducts Successful PAC-3 Flight

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, August 23rd, 2013

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Lockheed Martin [LMT] said Aug 15 it conducted a successful PAC-3 Missile flight test at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., where PAC-3 successfully detected, tracked and intercepted an aerodynamic, threat-representative tactical ballistic missile target. The ripple fire engagement of two PAC-3 Missiles resulted in the first interceptor destroying the target. The second PAC-3 Missile self-destructed on command as planned. "The PAC-3 Missile continues to deliver proven, reliable performance along with unmatched lethality," said Richard McDaniel, vice president of PAC-3 programs…

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