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Army readies to deliver first set of Strykers with 50-kilowatt laser weapons
The U.S. Army nears initial fielding of a powerful laser weapon on Stryker combat vehicle.
By Jen Judson
Latest "White Sands Missile Range" stories
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US Army’s Precision Strike Missile breaks range record
Lockheed Martin's Precision Strike Missile, the U.S. Army's next-generation deep-strike capability, reached 400 kilometers in a test at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
By Jen Judson
US Army’s extended-range guided rocket sees successful 80-kilometer test shot
After the Army's extended-range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System experienced an anomaly during its first flight test late last year, the service and Lockheed Martin saw a successful test on March 4.
By Jen Judson
Military has ‘no knowledge’ of commercial pilot’s report of unidentified object in New Mexico skies
A White Sands spokesperson said no tests were conducted the day of the reported sighting, while a Kirtland AFB spokesperson said "we have no knowledge of this."
Iron Dome batteries activated to fill cruise missile defense gap
The units that will operate the Army's interim cruise missile defense capability — Israel's Iron Dome system — are activated.
By Jen Judson
Latest variant of Patriot missile misfired in major test of command system
During a major test of the Army's Integrated Battle Command System, a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement missile misfired when attempting to intercept a tactical ballistic missile target.
By Jen Judson