German anti-tank missile on target

MBDA Deutschland is touting the success of its PARS 3 LR anti-tank missile system during test firings from a German army helicopter. The tests were conducted at a range in Vidsel, Sweden, as part of a MBDA Deutschland export campaign. In the first two test firings from a Tiger helicopter, flying about 36 feet above tree-top level, the missile struck a stationary target more than 7,000 yards away, the company said. A second missile was fired moments later at a moving target at a distance of 700 yards. The third test at a moving target was made while the helicopter was moving at speed. In all three cases, the missiles made direct hits. "With this successful firing campaign, we have impressively demonstrated the exceptional capabilities and high accuracy of the PARS 3 LR," said Werner Kaltenegger, managing director of MBDA Deutschland. "We also demonstrated our dependable performance. In times of tight budgets, this is a particularly important signal to our customers." The PARS 3 LR is manufactured by PARSYS, a joint venture of LFK GmbH (MBDA Deutschland) and Diehl BGT Defense. The German army has already authorized series production of 680 PARS 3 LR guided missiles. The guided missile system is on the short list for a procurement project of the Indian army, the company said.