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MEADS Completes Advanced Network Tests In Italy

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, July 25th, 2014

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The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) recently completed a comprehensive system demonstration at Pratica di Mare Air Base near Rome, Italy. All criteria for success were achieved, according to the multi-national joint venture MEADS International, which is developing the system for the United States, Germany and Italy. The two-week test demonstration included significant first-time events that were observed by several national delegations. “The outstanding result is that we have demonstrated the full range of advanced network capabilities that only…

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