Posted on 07/13/2010 10:34:03 PM PDT by ErnstStavroBlofeld
A Northrop Grumman-led Prime Team supported the recent test of a Minuteman III missile that struck a target near Kwajalein Atoll, the company said.
The Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Prime Team delivered information regarding site selection for test assets and reviewed flight test hardware configuration before, during and after the launch for the 526th ICBM Systems Group at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
"Minuteman III has been alert ready for nearly four decades (and) we help the Air Force ensure the weapon system remains a credible deterrent force now and far into the future," said Tony Spehar, vice president and program manager for the ICBM Prime Integration Contract.
"Each and every day, Prime Team personnel assist with collecting and evaluating data for every aspect of weapon system readiness. Flight tests are part of this ongoing assessment that ensures the ICBM force of 450 Minuteman missiles will continue to provide critical capabilities for deterrence of our adversaries and assurance for the United States and its allies."
In the June test, the missile was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base and flew about 4,800 miles in about 30 minutes to its target
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