At Fort Sill, Business Insider trained on Avenger and Stinger short-range air-defense systems, finding simulated enemy helicopter takedowns challenging.

At Fort Sill, Business Insider trained on two short-range air-defense systems, the Avenger and Stinger, finding simulated enemy helicopter takedowns surprisingly challenging. The US Army's Air Defense Artillery School provides training for air and missile defenses that target threats from beyond the atmosphere down to mere feet above the ground. Despite initial appearances, both systems proved to be more difficult than anticipated.

March 24, 2024
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