By Geoff Fein The Navy and a Raytheon [RTN]-led team have been exploring the use of a submarine-launched AIM-9X sidewinder air-to-air missile to provide self- defense against enemy aircraft and small fast surface boats, according to a company official. Submarines today are operating more and more in the shallows, near coastlines, supporting Special Forces and other U.S. and friendly forces, Mike Sharp, director of maritime systems and advanced technology programs group, told Defense Daily in a recent interview. In the…
Raytheon Demonstrates Ability To Launch An AIM-9X From Submarine
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