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Sea Sparrow missile's commercial success is increasing

Washington, USA - The new ESSM version has been chosen by several countries

An upgraded version of the air-to-surface Sea Sparrow missile named ESSM (Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile) is about to enter service on US Navy ships. Such a weapon system has already gain a good commercial success as it has been adopted by and is ready in Australia's and Olanda's ships and, in addition, it has been taken into consideration by Turkey, Greece, Denmark, Germany and Canada.

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 59480
Rome, Italy, 03/03/2004 12:22
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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