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Navy’s Patrol Boat Missile Operational

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Tuesday, March 25th, 2014

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Navy’s Patrol Boat Missile Operational

The Navy's Cyclone-class patrol craft. Photo: U.S. Navy

The Navy’s MK-60 Griffin Missile System being installed on Cyclone-class coastal patrol boats has reached initial operational capability, the Navy and manufacturer Raytheon [RTN] said Tuesday. The Griffin missile is designed to counter fast-moving small boats, and has been under maritime testing for two years. Most of the Navy’s Cyclone vessels are stationed with the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain. The missile system consists of laser targeting, a Navy designated launcher and battle management system. "The Griffin missile and…

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