Communication problems contributed to AGM-129 accident

Communication problems and poor information led to a mishap involving an AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile during a Dec. 19, 1997, test at the Utah Test and Training Range, according to the U.S. Air Force's Air Combat Command. After completing the main test objective, ACC said in an investigation...

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