Tag: Sidewinder
US Army Tests Israel’s Tamir Interceptor with its new Multi-Mission Launcher
The US Army completed a successful test of Tamir interceptor missile from the new Multi Mission Launcher (MML) developed under a US Army initiative.
New Interceptors set for US Army C-RAM Tests in September
On a recent firing test Raytheon has successfully intercepted and destroyed a 107mm rocket target in flight. According to Raytheon, the targets were fired...
AIM-9X Block III to Become a BVR Missile
The US Navy is hoping to increase the range of the Raytheon AIM-9X air/air missile by some 60% over current Sidewinder variants. The Navy...
New Orders for AIM-9X Block II
Kuwait considers equipping its F/A-18C/D Hornet fighters with the latest generation air/air passive (IR) missile - the AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II missile. Kuwait plans...
Raytheon AIM-9X Block II Air/Air Missile
The Raytheon AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder air/air missile has passed 'Milestone C' on June 30, 2011 - clearing the program for Low Rate Initial Production. Raytheon is expected to begin production of more than 5,000 operational AIM-9X Block II rounds for U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force over the life of the program.
AIM-9X Demonstrates Precision Attack Capability
The AIM-9X Sidewinder infrared-guided air-to-air missile could be used to attack surface targets. The company demonstrated this capability in a field test conducted on Sept....
