WALTHAM, Mass., July 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Precision weapons,
advanced gunfire detectors, tiny jammers and a bus-size radar that
tracks missiles as they hurtle through space will all be part of
Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) technology showcase at the
July 14-20 Farnborough International
Airshow in England.
A global defense and technology company having done business in
80 countries – and leading the defense sector in international
sales, Raytheon experts will meet during the Farnborough event with
numerous customers and brief some of the world's media on
innovations in its missiles, radars and other product lines.
"Developing a common understanding of the complexity of the
security challenges in today's global environment is the first step
toward building a strong customer relationship," said Thomas A. Kennedy, CEO, Raytheon Company. "The Farnborough International
Airshow has historically provided us with an ideal opportunity to
showcase our technology and product portfolio to customers from
around the world. Defining the right mix of cost-effective
solutions to support our customers' needs drives solid business
partnership and shared success."
Raytheon equipment on display will include avionics and weapons,
and with recent major contract awards such as the U.S. Navy's Air
and Missile Defense Radar, and the Navy's Next Generation Jammer,
the company will showcase its technology prowess at the airshow.
Among Raytheon's featured items at the airshow:
- The Modern Man Station for the Patriot Air and Missile Defense
System. Visitors to Raytheon's pavilion will be able to try out the
station's color, touch-screen display used to identify and display
airborne objects, track potential threats and engage hostile
targets;
- The AN/TPY-2 defense radar, a mobile, bus-size, X-band radar
designed to help protect the U.S. and its allies from thousands of
ballistic missiles believed to be outside the control of
the United States, NATO,
China or Russia. The ultra-sensitive system can even
detect missiles as they ascend, giving defense systems crucial time
and space to block the attack;
- Raytheon's Advanced Combat Radar, chosen last year by
South Korea for its fleet of KF-16
C/D Block 52 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft.
- Advances in Raytheon weapons for the F-35 Lightning II fighter
jet, which will make its Farnborough debut this year;
- The Miniature Air Launched Decoy Jammer, or MALD-J, a
lightweight, air-launched craft that jams the radar of enemy air
defenses and can duplicate the flight profile and radar signatures
of allied aircraft;
- Upgrades to the Tomahawk Cruise Missile that will allow it to
hunt down moving targets on its own;
- The Boomerang Shooter Detection System, recently chosen to
protect U.S. utility sites following a sniper attack on an
electrical substation in Silicon Valley last year. The company has
also developed an airborne version that can hear gunfire over the
sound of helicopter blades;
The company is also bringing command, control, communications,
computers and Intelligence (C4I) products. Raytheon currently
provides 60 international customers with products that help
commanders detect and diffuse complex threats.
During its trade days, the airshow draws tens of thousands of
industry experts, government officials and aviation and defense
enthusiasts to the TAG Farnborough Airport southwest of
London. "Farnborough is a
fantastic opportunity for us to link up with our customers, to meet
new customers, and to build upon our strong heritage of doing
business internationally," said John D.
Harris II, CEO, Raytheon International Inc. and vice
president for Raytheon's business development.
Raytheon officials will also present the following briefings for
members of the media at the airshow (UK times listed):
MONDAY, JULY 14:
1215 Electronic Warfare: A Force and Budget
Multiplier (includes lunch)
1300 Interceptors Briefing
TUESDAY, JULY 15:
0900 Global Cyber Solutions Overview
1200 A 360 View of Patriot in Europe (includes lunch)
1300 RAF Sentinel Way Forward
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16:
1000 Air Dominance Dialog
1100 Tomahawk Modernization Briefing
1200 A Commanding View: A look at
Raytheon's C4I (includes lunch)
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2013 sales of
$24
billion and 63,000 employees worldwide, is a
technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, security
and civil markets throughout the world. With a history of
innovation spanning 92 years, Raytheon provides
state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other
capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command,
control, communications and intelligence systems, as well
as cyber security and a broad range of mission support
services. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass. For more about Raytheon, visit
us at www.raytheon.com and follow us on Twitter
@Raytheon.
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