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Lockheed Martin Proves Interoperability of ATACMS With U.K. Launchers

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Friday, January 30th, 2009

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Lockheed Martin [LMT] last week said it successfully proved the interoperability of the U.S. Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missile with British M270B1 launchers in a recent test at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. The flawless test provided the members of the British military and U.K. Defence Equipment & Support delegation a close look at ATACMS as they work to further determine their artillery system requirements. M270B1 is the designation for the U.K.'s Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) launcher, which…

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