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United States: Missile Interceptor Nearly ReadyFrom Monday, November 5, 2001 issue.
A “limited number” of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile interceptors recently became available for deployment to U.S. forces, according to the October issue of Arms Control Today, published today. Unlike previous Patriot systems which exploded a warhead near the incoming target, the PAC-3 system was designed to intercept aircraft and short- and medium-range ballistic missiles by colliding with them.
The interceptor successfully conducted its 10th intercept test in the developmental stage of testing on Oct. 19, giving it a record of nine hits in 10 tests. Next the interceptor is to move to operational testing and evaluation, where the systems will be tested under more realistic conditions and where soldiers, not technicians, operate the equipment (Arms Control Today, October 2001).
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