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Lockheed Testing Small Interceptor Against Mortars

By Marc Selinger

Tuesday, March 21st, 2017

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Lockheed Testing Small Interceptor Against Mortars

Lockheed Martin is developing the Miniature Hit-to-Kill interceptor. (Photo by Marc Selinger/Defense Daily)

Lockheed Martin [LMT] has begun firing its Miniature Hit-to-Kill (MHTK) interceptor at mortar rounds in tests at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., according to a company official.While a shootdown has not yet occurred, Lockheed Martin is getting closer to achieving an intercept as it learns more about the performance of both the MHTK and the target, said Tim Cahill, vice president of integrated air and missile defense for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.“We haven’t successfully completed a complete close…

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