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Lockheed, MDA Complete Test of BAE THAAD Missile

Lockheed, MDA Complete Test of BAE THAAD Missile

BAE Systems has completed a missile defense test for its terminal high altitude area defense infrared imaging seeker, according to the Union Leader. During the test, BAE’s THAAD weapon system engaged a medium-range ballistic missile target from a C-17 aircraft. The Missile Defense Agency and Lockheed Martin conducted the test in 2012. BAE Systems said the THAAD [...]

February 11, 2013No CommentRead More

Lockheed Integrating Off-The-Shelf Tech Into Aegis System

May 15, 2012 No Comment

Lockheed Martin is integrating commercial-off-the-shelf technology into a new missile defense system, the company announced Monday. The Bethesda, Md.-based defense and technology contractor holds a $183 million contract to integrate Aegis weapon system hardware and a $148 million contract to produce the system for a Navy destroyer. A Lockheed, Missile Defense Agency and Navy team [...]

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