What happens after the seeker achieves a lock on the target?

• A. The seeker continues to search for a new target.
• B. The launcher must be repositioned manually.
• C. The missile detaches from guidance.
• D. The seeker-guided path is engaged because lock has been achieved, controlling guidance after launch.

Answer: (D)

After the seeker locks onto the target, guidance switches to active tracking. The seeker continuously updates the missile with the target’s position and the flight control uses that information to steer the missile toward the target in real time. This means the path is guided by the seeker after launch, rather than following a pre-set course or needing manual repositioning. The missile won’t keep searching for a new target, it won’t detach from guidance, and manual repositioning isn’t required once a lock is achieved.