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United States: "bait" missiles successfully tested
They will be used to deceive enemy anti-aircraft systems
![A decoy missile ADM-160B MALD (Miniature Air-Launched Decoy) developed by Raytheon](https://www.avionews.it/resources/big/0b187820ad3209a5714e645a8a5470fc.jpg.webp)
The Pentagon has announced its success in testing the MALD-X project, namely the simultaneous launch of small "aircraft-decoy" capable to create confusion and to interfere in enemy anti-aircraft defense systems. The missile built by Raytheon carried out a series of flights between 20th and 22nd of August, showing their capacity: despite the measures contained -it's long 2.84 meters with a wingspan...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency