Patriot, Harpoon missiles pass tests

Published: Oct. 19, 2001 at 8:41 PM

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Two U.S. missile systems completed developmental testing programs with successful launches in New Mexico and California, it was announced Friday. The advanced Patriot system intercepted a cruise missile at the White Sands Missile Range while a Navy Harpoon Block II was fired at a ship off Point Mugu.

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