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Raytheon Completes Intercept Tests For FCS Active Protection System
Mckinney TX (SPX) Oct 14, 2008 Raytheon, working in partnership with the Army, the Future Combat Systems Lead Systems Integration team of Boeing and Science Applications International, and BAE Systems, has passed a major milestone by completing successful stationary and moving target intercept tests for the FCS Active Protection System (APS). The tests represent a significant step in design verification testing for the system, which includes defeating multiple incoming projectiles simultaneously and while on the move -- a unique capability of the APS. "The successful testing of this system is a top priority for Raytheon and our FCS One Team partners," said Glynn Raymer, vice president of Raytheon's Network Centric Systems Combat Systems business. "It will provide a powerful force protection capability to our warfighters." The APS will provide active protection for FCS manned ground vehicles. "We are looking forward to completing validation testing of this system for the Army and getting it to our soldiers as soon as possible," said Raymer. "This vertically-launched system is the FCS solution that will meet current and future force requirements." FCS is a joint networked family of manned and unmanned ground and air platforms and sensors that enables ground combat forces to conduct their missions safely and more effectively. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Share This Article With Planet Earth
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