Dual Intercept Success for MEADS At White Sands Missile Range

摘要

The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) intercepted and destroyed two simultaneous targets attacking from opposite directions during a stressing demonstration of its 360° air and missile defence (AMD) capabilities at White Sands Missile Range, NM/USA. The flight test achieved all criteria for success. All elements of the MEADS system were tested, includingthe 360° MEADS Surveillance Radar, a networked MEADS battle manager, two lightweight launchers firing PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles, and a 360° MEADS Multifunction Fire Control Radar (MFCR). All system elements worked as planned.