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Raytheon Conducts Second Successful SM-6 Test This Summer

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Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

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The Navy conducted the second test of Raytheon [RTN] Standard Missile-6 extended range anti-air warfare missile last week, the company reported. Just as in the first SM-6 test on June 24, the SM-6 with the newly developed active seeker intercepted a BQM-74 aerial drone. The active seeker, employing the Navy's legacy command system, autonomously acquired and engaged the target, Raytheon said. "The SM-6 integrates the legacy standard missile airframe and semi-active guidance technology with the power of the Advanced Medium-Range…

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