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Thursday, April 19, 2007

Skyguard 'AMOUN' Scores Direct Hit in Live Missile Firing Using Raytheon-Upgraded Launcher
Raytheon Company's Skyguard "AMOUN" achieved a major milestone with a successful missile firing at a test range near Cairo, Egypt.

"AMOUN" is the Egyptian name for the point- defense system designed to protect high value assets, such as airports and cities.

A Skyguard battery consists of two launchers, each with four missiles, two 35 mm guns, and a fire control radar.

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