Raytheon tests new missile technology

Raytheon Co. says that a new air-to-air missile built with new technology that causes it to self-destruct to prevent 'friendly fire' kills was successfully test fired three times during a trial in Vidsel, Sweden.

The missile, called an AMRAAM (advanced medium-range air-to-air missile), was fired at unmanned drone aircraft, which it destroyed in the tests, done with the cooperation of the U.S. Air Force and the Spanish Army, the company said today.
(By Keith Reed, Globe staff)