Sweden Loses, Retrieves Live Practice Missile
A surface-to-air missile with a live warhead was found shortly after it disappeared during a practice launch, according to the Swedish Defense Authority. No injuries or damage were reported.
The missile suddenly changed course and dived into the water after it was fired at the Vaeddoe test range about 45 miles northwest of the capital, Stockholm. It emerged seconds later and disappeared in the air, defense authorities said.
The errant missile was discovered on an island less than 20 miles from the test range after a four-hour helicopter search. It had not exploded.
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