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Space

Raytheon and Boeing Complete JAGM Test Series

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Monday, October 12th, 2009

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Raytheon [RTN] and Boeing [BA] completed a series of captive carry flight tests of a form-factored tri-mode seeker for the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile competition. "The test series demonstrated that Raytheon's form-factored tri-mode seeker and guidance electronics units are ready to enter prototype missile builds in preparation for guided missile firings early next year," said Bob Francois, Raytheon's vice president of Advanced Missiles and Unmanned Systems. "The Raytheon-Boeing JAGM system will give warfighters a capability they have asked for and do…

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