Northrop Grumman Corporation announced the successful maiden launch of its digitally redesigned Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) target vehicle, demonstrating enhanced capabilities for missile defense flight test missions. The results, already presented, showcased the use of a repurposed Peacekeeper ICBM motor and advanced digital tools, leading to improved performance, operational safety, and a 25% reduction in field execution time. This new target vehicle is designed to simulate advanced long-range ballistic missile threats and will support future missile defense test missions.
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