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Homeland Security

Sensors Tested On Ability To Track Missile Launched From Vandenberg

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Monday, November 10th, 2008

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Multiple sensors in ballistic missile defense systems (BMDS) were linked as they participated in a test, tracking a strategic missile from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) announced. Participants included the Sea-Based X-Band radar, and infrared detectors mounted aboard two F-16 aircraft from the Arizona National Guard Air Force Reserve Center Test Center. Data collected during the exercise will be used to improve sensor capabilities and to reduce risk in future BMDS tests. The Air Force…

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