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U.S. PAC-3 shoots down target cruise missile

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Thursday, June 8, 2000

WASHINGTON -- The United States has completed a successful test of its Patriot PAC-3 missile.

The Pentagon said the PAC-3 intercepted an MQM-107 cruise missile in a test at White Sands missile test range in New Mexico on Saturday. The test was that of a program to defend U.S. troops and bases from attack.

Officials said the PAC-3 scored its fourth success in a row over the last 16 months. The three previous tests ended with the PAC-3 intercepting Hera ballistic missiles.

The PAC-3 will undergo another dozen tests over the next year.

The PAC-3 is produced by Lockheed Martin Corp. The Boeing Co. manufactures the seeker of the missile and Raytheon is responsible for integration.

Monday, July 24, 2000

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