Lockheed Martin conducts second kinetic energy missile test.(AEROSPACE)

Lockheed Martin successfully conducted the second controlled flight test of the Compact Kinetic Energy Missile (CKEM) recently at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The test demonstrated multiple missile component capabilities in an operational environment. All primary and secondary test objectives were achieved.

The missile was internally guided and traveled 10 km (6 miles) over a long-range, minimum off-axis trajectory with no planned target impact. The first CKEM flight test for Lockheed Martin was conducted in October 2003.

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