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March 26, 2013

EAPS Completes Miniature Hit-To-Kill Interceptor Flight Test
Dallas TX (SPX) Mar 26, 2013
Lockheed Martin's Extended Area Protection and Survivability (EAPS) program successfully conducted the first Guided Test Flight to characterize the seeker, guidance, navigation and control systems of its Miniature Hit-to-Kill (MHTK) interceptor. The very small and agile interceptor is designed to defeat Rocket, Artillery and Mortar (RAM) targets at ranges greatly exceeding those of current systems. The test was conducted on March 22 at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., in collaboration with the U.S ... read more

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