It replaces the Dragon, which weighed in at a much heftier 75 pounds and boasted less than half the range. This will be the first time a target at that range has been engaged from the shoulder-fired position. At last, the time to put up or shut up arrives. Courtney briefs his attentive audience on the Javelin's impressive capabilities. From atop the nearby viewing platform, media types who moments before had been huddled together against the wind suddenly begin jostling for position.
Cameras swing into focus.
Morris, satisfied that he has done all he can to ensure Murphy does not put in a surprise appearance, places the outcome in the hands of fate. Courtney gives the signal and in quick order the Javelin has two more successful tests under its belt. The crowd cheers and claps. Standing amid the noise and the hubbub, Courtney takes it all in and smiles.