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Space

MBDA Scores a Direct Hit with Laser Guided Zuni Rocket

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Monday, October 12th, 2009

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MBDA Oct 6. said it successfully demonstrated a Semi-Active Laser Guided Zuni rocket against a moving target at the Navy's test facilities at China Lake, Calif. This firing comes after a successful shot against a static target in May of this year. The WGU-58/B Guidance and Control System developed in cooperation with the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) provides the Zuni weapon precision accuracy. "The WGU-58/B Guidance and Control system gives fixed wing aviators the ability to rapidly…

Congress

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Budget

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Congress

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Budget

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