WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States is proceeding with a project meant to
intercept cruise missiles.The Pentagon program focuses on the development of a subsonic miniature
interceptor that can track and destroy cruise missiles. Iran has procured
cruise missiles and several other Middle East states are considering
programs to develop such low-flying projectiles.So far, a prototype interceptor has been launched in test flights. The
contractor is Northrop Grumman, which on Dec. 11 conducted a test of the
Miniature Air Launch Interceptor at the Naval Air Weapons Division, China
Lake in California. The interceptor is powered by the Hamilton Sundstrand
TJ-50 engine.The latest test included the deployment of the AIMS-II computer system,
communications data link for off-board guidance, as well as a built-in
inertial measurement unit. The program is being funded and managed under
the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Tactical Technology Office.
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