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Raytheon Restarts Production of Maverick for USAF and US Navy

Raytheon Restarts Production of Maverick for USAF and US Navy

After more than two decades, Raytheon has formally restarted production of the laser-guided Maverick missile, with the first weapon expected to be delivered to the U.S. Air Force in late 2012. Production began following a rigorous U.S. Air Force and Navy Developmental Testing/Operational Testing program that culminated in a production contract in late 2011. “The [...]

US Navy Completes Raytheon Laser-guided Maverick Testing

US Navy Completes Raytheon Laser-guided Maverick Testing

The U.S. Navy completed developmental and operational testing (DT/OT) of the newest variant of the Raytheon Company laser-guided Maverick missile. This brings U.S. Sailors and Marines one step closer to conducting airborne precision engagements of rapidly moving targets in urban environments. “In numerous conflicts, Maverick has proven its effectiveness against ships, tanks, fast moving vehicles [...]

 
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