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Raytheon’s Small Diameter Bomb II Moves Closer To Milestone C

Pat Host

Friday, June 27th, 2014

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Raytheon’s Small Diameter Bomb II Moves Closer To Milestone C

Artist's illustration of Raytheon's Small Diameter Bomb II. Photo: Raytheon.

Raytheon [RTN] and the Air Force recently concluded a series of flight tests for the Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) II, moving the program closer to a potential Milestone C decision in the fourth quarter of 2014. Using upgraded hardware and electronics during extended periods of flight, SDB II successfully acquired and engaged several stationary targets, according to a company statement. Raytheon said these tests position the program to move from the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase to low-rate initial…

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