Army missiles blaze through mock air attack at White Sands
Nike Hercules and Hawk missiles led a public demonstration at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, showing high altitude defense and low altitude strike capability. A Nike Hercules destroyed a jet drone at 10,000 feet while Hawk hit a jet drone at ground level. other munitions, including Tiny John and Lacrosse, scored direct hits. The event, attended by 400 officials and journalists, underscored ongoing Army missile research with briefings on Redstone, Sergeant, and Explorer satellite programs.