Old Weapon Gives Precision Punch to Helicopters

Credit: Jim Haseltine
What combat helicopters and unmanned aircraft in Afghanistan need in a hurry is an inexpensive, lightweight rocket that can be fired with enough accuracy to guide itself through a window-size target from outside the range of small-arms and light anti-aircraft fire. The U.S. Navy believes it has the...

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