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August 07, 2013

Raytheon, US Army complete first AI3 guided flight test series
Yuma Proving Ground AZ (SPX) Aug 07, 2013
Raytheon and the U.S. Army successfully completed the first guided test vehicle (GTV) flight series of the Accelerated Improved Intercept Initiative (AI3) program. The series consisted of two flight tests against different target profiles. In each case after launch, the interceptor initially guided on in-flight radio frequency datalink updates from the fire control radar that was tracking the inbound rocket target threat. The on-board seeker provided the missile's terminal guidance to intercept th ... read more

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