Raytheon Co. fired 84 precision-guided Excalibur Ib all up rounds during qualification flight tests at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz. During the testing, Excalibur Ib exhibited exceptional accuracy, with the majority of the rounds landing within two meters of the target. The tests also certified stringent performance and safety requirements.
The U.S. Army awarded Raytheon Co. a $31.8 million contract to produce and deliver 464 Excalibur Ib extended-range precision projectiles.