TEWKSBURY, Mass., July 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon
Company (NYSE: RTN) demonstrated their successful prototyping of
Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) and Gallium Nitride
(GaN) technologies into the US Patriot Air and Missile Defense
System radar. In addition to enabling future 360 sensor coverage,
these technologies will significantly increase the defended area
and decrease the time to detect, discriminate and engage threats.
The introduction of GaN-based AESA technologies will also further
improve reliability and lower the life cycle costs for the Patriot
radar, beyond what has already been achieved with other recent
Patriot radar improvements.
"Raytheon is a leader in airborne, sea-based and ground-based
radars and we continue to invest in research and development to
further mature radar technology. GaN-based AESA technologies
represent the future of ground-based sensors and will have future
application to Raytheon's entire sensor portfolio," said
Ralph Acaba, vice president of
Integrated Air and Missile Defense at Raytheon's Integrated Defense
Systems business. "Along with the Patriot radar, the entire Patriot
system has kept pace with the latest technological advances to
ensure over match against current and evolving threats. The Patriot
that's currently in production and fielded is the most advanced air
and missile defense system available today."
Further expanded demonstrations are planned in the months
ahead.
About GaN
Raytheon has been leading the innovation and development of GaN
for 15 years and has invested over $150
million to get this latest technology in the hands of the
warfighter faster and at lower cost and risk. Raytheon has
demonstrated the maturity of the technology in a number of ways,
including exceeding the reliability requirement for insertion into
the production of military systems. This maturation of GaN resulted
in a Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) production capability of
"8," the highest level obtained by any organization in the defense
industry for this technology.
About Patriot
Patriot is the world's most modern and capable air and missile
defense system, providing protection against a full range of
advanced threats, including aircraft, tactical ballistic missiles,
cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. Continually upgraded
and enhanced to reflect the latest technology, Patriot is the
system of choice for 12 nations around the globe.
Raytheon is the prime contractor for both domestic and
international Patriot Air and Missile Defense Systems and system
integrator for Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missiles.
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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