Category: Industry
Nirbhay cruise missile failed after 15 minutes of flight
India’s Nirbhay cruise missile failed after 15 minutes into it’s maiden flight on Mar. 12. The missile was able to self navigate to two way-points before deviating from its flight path. A command was then given to self-destruct.
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Photo: Carrier-borne L-15?
Raytheon’s dual-band datalink tested with Thales radar
Raytheon has tested its company-funded dual-band datalink with a Thales Nederland Advanced Phased Array Radar (APAR). This will open up the potential to employ the full range of missiles within the Standard Missile family on more European ships.
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French, Italian crew fired SAMP/T at ballistic missile target
An Italian Army and French Air Force crew fired a SAMP/T interceptor against a ballistic threat on Mar. 6.
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