Patriot Missile Performance
The hearing focused on the effectiveness of the Patriot missile system. The patriot gained fame during the war in the Persian Gulf, as a… read more
The hearing focused on the effectiveness of the Patriot missile system. The patriot gained fame during the war in the Persian Gulf, as a defense against the Iraqi Scud missiles. But over the past few days, there have been reports that earlier claims about the success of the Patriot system were exaggerated. The subcommittee heard from congressional investigators who have reviewed the Gulf war data, as well as officials from the Defense Department and Raytheon, the manufacturer of the Patriot system. close
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- Skip Garrett Colonel U.S. Army
- John Grant Official General Accounting Office->Atlanta Regional Office
- David Heebner Colonel U.S. Army
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- Jose Lopez Staff Sergeant U.S. Army
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- Stephen Stanwick Manager Missile Systems Division
- Robert M. Stein Manager Advanced Air Defense Programs
- David Stuart Chief Warrant Officer U.S. Army
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