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Date posted: 11/25/2008*
NLOS-LS team completes first guided test flight of Precision Attack Missile (PAM) from a Container Launch Unit
NetFires LLC, a joint venture between Raytheon Missile Systems and Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, completed the first and second guided test flights of the Non Line-of-Sight-Launch System’s Precision Attack Missile. GTV-1 took place on Nov. 22, and GTV-2 took place on Nov. 24.
During the GTV-1 test, the PAM missile, launched from a Container Launch Unit, used its digital, semi-active laser seeker to score a direct hit against a T72 tank target, according to Scott Speet, executive vice president of NetFires LLC and Raytheon’s NLOS-LS program director.
GTV-2 demonstrated the PAM seeker’s ability to acquire the target with its semi-active laser seeker, process the target information and transfer the information to its uncooled imaging infrared mode seeker for final target processing and terminal guidance.
"NLOS-LS once again proves it is on a path to meet the Future Combat Systems’ lethal requirements, one missile, one kill," said Col. Doug Dever, the U.S. Army's NLOS-LS project manager. "This is good news for the soldiers who will one day rely on this innovative and effective weapon system in the field."
The U.S. Army is accelerating the delivery of NLOS-LS to soldiers in its 43 infantry brigade combat teams.
“NLOS-LS represents an exciting, new capability within the IBCT to precisely engage moving targets," said Col. Tony Daskevich, Army Training and Doctrine Command capabilities manager for Rockets and Missile Systems.
Additionally, for both tests, the PAM missile guided to its intended target, joined the network with its onboard radio, sent back a terminal target image during the flight and operated as a node on the net throughout the flight.
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