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Patriot Air and Missile Defense System Gets Smarter, Faster and Tougher
Deep inside the factory where Patriot defense systems are made, Ken Arruda stopped beside a rolling cart and pointed to a white card sprinkled with what looked like grains of sand. They were computer chips for the Patriot’s radar system – parts that since 2006 have shrunk to one-eighth their previous size. “Now they’re as [...]
STSS Demo Satellites Collect Data for Future Operational Space Missile Tracking System
The Space Tracking and Surveillance System (STSS) demonstration satellites, built by a Northrop Grumman and Raytheon team for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA), collected data during an Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense test June 26 that will be used to create a concept of operations for future space-borne, operational missile defense sensors. Designated FTM-18, the [...]
The Warships & Naval Vessels Market 2013-2023
The warships & naval vessels market is an established defence sector, but one that offers considerable opportunities to exploit. Despite the decrease of defence spending in the West, the market continues to be driven by other factors. The withdrawal from Iraq and Afghanistan shifts the focus to modernisation of neglected fleets. Also the changing nature [...]
Patriot Air and Missile Defense System receives US Army stamp of approval
Raytheon new-production Patriot Air and Missile Defense System has received the U.S. Army’s final stamp of approval after undergoing stringent testing. During the testing, Patriot’s performance was outstanding when subjected to challenging climatic and electromagnetic environments. “This approval validates the modernized Patriot system’s readiness to counter evolving threats and protect warfighters and allies in a [...]
UK MoD Awards Raytheon New Phalanx Contract
Raytheon Company signed a contract for 42.8 million pounds to deliver five Phalanx Block 1B Close-In Weapon Systems to the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence starting in 2013. Installation and in-service support will be provided by Babcock Marine. “Phalanx provides unparalleled ship self-defense to fleets operating in blue water as well as littoral environments,” said [...]
Raytheon to Provide Thermal Weapon Sights to US Army
In a competition against two other suppliers, Raytheon Company was selected by the U.S. Army to provide Thermal Weapon Sights (TWS) with enhanced capabilities so soldiers can better detect and engage targets day or night. One of the key drivers behind the Army’s decision was Raytheon’s ability to deliver cost-effective, advanced technology. The awards for [...]
Raytheon’s RAM Block 2 successful in double-fire test
Both missiles prove command and control effectiveness Raytheon Company’s (NYSE: RTN) Rolling Airframe Missile Block 2 successfully completed its third guided test vehicle flight, further demonstrating the system’s upgraded kinematic performance, guidance system and airframe capabilities. The test also verified the use of RAM production-representative hardware. Designed to represent a salvo operation, the test included [...]
Raytheon to develop next-generation power technology for naval systems
Raytheon has been awarded two Phase 2 contracts under the Office of Naval Research’s (ONR) Compact Power Conversion Technologies (CPCT) program. The program aims to deliver better fuel economy and architectural flexibility for critical mission systems on future surface ships and submarines. “As the U.S. Navy develops the platforms and mission systems that ready our [...]
Raytheon studies intelligence analysts’ tradecraft to learn more about decision-making process
Raytheon has created a scenario-based gaming exercise to study in depth the intelligence analyst’s tradecraft to ultimately help analysts produce the best intelligence products and streamline workflows. “One way to think of this is that we are analyzing the analysts,” said Karen Ebling, analytics strategy director for Raytheon’s Intelligence and Information Systems (IIS) business. “We [...]
