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U.S. MDA, Japan Test Raytheon-Made Interceptor Missile

U.S. MDA, Japan Test Raytheon-Made Interceptor Missile - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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U.S. MDA, Japan Test Raytheon-Made Interceptor Missile - top government contractors - best government contracting eventThe Missile Defense Agency and Japan’s maritime self-defense force demonstrated the interceptor function of a Raytheon-made missile during a recent flight test near Kauai, Hawaii.

Japan’s JS Atago launched Raytheon’s Standard Missile-3 Block IB unit to intercept a ballistic missile target with the support of the U.S. Navy, Raytheon said Wednesday.

The test confirms the ship’s compatibility with the SM-3 missile’s IB variant that features new seeker and control systems for increased edge against more threats.

Taylor Lawrence, president at Raytheon’s missile systems business, said that the SM-3 series demonstrates usability against land and sea threats.

Raytheon manufactures SM-3 units at facilities in Tucson, Ariz. and Huntsville, Ala.

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Written by Nichols Martin

a staff writer at Executive Mosaic, produces articles on the federal government's technology and business interests. The coverage of these articles include government contracting, cybersecurity, information technology, health care and national security.

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