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Army

Raytheon’s Stinger Successful In Finnish SHORAD Field Trials

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, September 10th, 2013

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Raytheon’s [RTN] Stinger demonstrated flawless performance in recent Very Short Range Air Defense System (SHORADS) field trials in Finland, company executives said Sept. 9. During the trials, six Finnish gunners were trained on three missile system tracking trainers. Stinger Missiles Photo: Raytheon Using the trainer, each Finnish gunner successfully simulated tracking and engaging targets flown by the Finnish Army Materiel Command, including an F/A-18, NH-90 helicopter and Banshee drone. "The Stinger is best known for its Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS)…

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