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Raytheon’s AI3 System Destroys First In-Flight UAS

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, September 27th, 2013

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Raytheon’s [RTN] said its Accelerated Improved Intercept Initiative system, AI3, destroyed an unmanned aerial system (UAS) in flight during a test at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz. AI3 System Photo: Raytheon "Defeating a UAS demonstrates the AI3 system has capabilities beyond its original requirements and can defeat a variety of threats to our warfighters today," said Steve Bennett, Raytheon Missile Systems' AI3 program director. "This latest success is a testament to our strong partnership with the U.S. Army and our…

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