TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Navy has
awarded Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) a $49.5
million contract for production of new laser-guided Maverick
missiles (AGM-65E2/L). The Navy also intends to exercise a contract
option to purchase additional units bringing the total contract
value to $54.9 million.
The Maverick weapon system, a U.S. Air Force (USAF)-led joint
service program, is a forward firing, precision-guided, close air
support missile. Maverick is effective against a wide variety of
fixed, stationary, moving and maneuvering land and sea targets.
"The Navy has an operational need for increasing its inventory
of this lethal and combat proven weapon," said Capt. Albert Mousseau Jr., U.S. Navy program manager,
PMA-242. "Enhanced Laser Maverick enables warfighters to engage
today's fast-moving, agile targets."
The new Laser Maverick (AGM-65E2/L) includes these
enhancements:
- Digital laser seeker
- New software that reduces the risk of collateral damage and is
upgradable based on customer needs
- Ability to precisely engage land and sea-based high speed
moving targets
- Advanced flight algorithms to boost performance in a variety of
operational situations
- Proven compatibility with existing F/A-18, AV-8B, F-16 &
A-10C operational flight program integration
- Self, buddy and ground-based lasing capability for all
platforms
"The enhanced Laser Maverick provides the U.S. warfighter with
even greater capabilities that will meet today's and tomorrow's
threats," said Mike Jarrett,
Raytheon Air Warfare Systems vice president. "This is the latest
step for this impressive weapon as we continue to work to ensure
that future requirements are met."
The enhanced Laser Maverick is a result of a comprehensive USAF
and USN Developmental Testing/Operational Testing program that was
completed in 2011.
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.
Note to Editors
AGM-65E2 is the US Navy/Marine Corps designation for their new
Laser Maverick missile. AGM-65L is the designation for the USAF's
new Laser Maverick.
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