Missile design row sparks a falling out between companies

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Thomson-CSF is seeking monetary compensation from Lockheed Martin for a defective design in its VT1 surface-to-air missile. The VT1, which was designed and manufactured by LM Vought Systems, apparently failed in a series of test firings, particularly those conducted by the Finnish armed forces. The missile, with which the Thomson-CSF Airsys Crotale NG system is currently equipped, now reportedly is firing successfully after a venturis was fitted to the rocket motor. However, Lockheed Martin's refusal to pay for the changes prompted Thomson-CSF to take legal action.

France, Surface-to-Air Missiles, Thales S.A., Lockheed Martin Corp., Surface to air missiles

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Land Attack Standards Missile offers cost-effective naval surface fire support

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Standard Missile Company (SMCo) is offering its Land Attack Standard Missile (LASM) for the mid-range weapon naval surface fire support (NSFS) requirement of the US Navy (USN). The LASM is capable of reaching 14nm to 150nm with an accuracy of 8m and an 8min time frame for achieving maximum range. Based on a study conducted by the Applied Physics Laboratory of Johns Hopkins University, the LASM could be deployed for NSFS targets in countries such as Libya, Iraq and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea which lie at a distance of around 80nm.

United States, Surface-to-Surface Missiles ex Antiship, Surface to surface missiles, Standard Missile Company L.L.C., LASM, Land Attack Standard Missile

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Otomat missile set for modernization

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Alenia Marconi Systems has announced that it is set to proceed with the upgrade of the Otomat Mk.2 anti-ship missile. The planned upgrades for the missile include repackaging its avionics to reduce the volume of the guidanc/seeker compartments, and incresaing fuel tank capacity. The improved Otomat missile, which will be available by 2005, will also feature a new digital launcher control system that will be integrated with a combat management system through a multifunction console or simple panel.

Italy, Antiship Missiles, Alenia Marconi Systems

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