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MBDA’s Brimstone Missile Successful In Tests Fired From MQ-9 Reaper

Defense Daily Staff

Sunday, March 30th, 2014

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MBDA March 21 said it recently successfully demonstrated its Dual Mode Brimstone (DMB) missile on an MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), scoring nine direct hits against a range of targets including very high speed and maneuvering vehicles. Dual Mode Brimstone is a combat-proven weapon for engaging moving and maneuvering targets, and targets in high collateral risk/urban environments, the company said in a statement. Brimstone can now provide Reaper crews with a weapon that reduces collateral damage risk and demonstrates first…

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