Article Posted on : - Nov 12, 2010

The Patriot missile

TEWKSBURY, MASSACHUTTES (BNS): The Japanese Air Self Defense Forces (JASDF) has successfully concluded its annual training exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas.

The exercise included target engagement and successful test firings of the Patriot Air and Missile Defense System in tactical mission configurations. Approximately 375 JASDF personnel participated in this year's missions.

Patriot fire unit crews operating Raytheon's Configuration-3 systems conducted numerous missions against various targets during the course of the ASP, which took place from September through November.

Japan is one of the 12 nations that have selected the combat-proven Patriot as a key component of their air and missile defense program.

Raytheon Company which provided operational support for JASDF's Annual Service Practice (ASP) said in a release.