A-Darter Missile Passes Ground Testing

The A-Darter air-to-air missile that is being jointly developed by Brazil and South Africa recently completed a series of ground-launched flight tests in Sweden by Saab Aerospace Systems, reports the Business Day (Johannesburg).

The completion of the ground tests has paved the way for air-launch trials, said officials from South Africa's Denel defense firm.

The testing evaluated the missile's seeker head, aerodynamics and control and guided shots, where all components were...