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Standard missile in service by early 2005

Washington, USA - Tests for this new weapon system devoted to increase USA's defence against ballistic missiles are almost concluded

Boeing has completed tests related to the warhead of the new Standard surface-to-air missile system, with its SM-3 version. The purpose is to succeed in providing this weapon system for US armed forces (in particular for US Navy), and for other purchasers (Japan, for example) in the period between the end of current year and early 2005. The Standard SM-3 is a programme designed by the cooperation between...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 64060
Rome, Italy, 06/01/2004 16:58
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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