PARIS, Oct. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon
Company (NYSE: RTN) and L-3 demonstrated a second successful test
of the TALON Rocket Remote Weapon System (TALON RRWS), an
innovative and cost-effective defense solution for small vessel
protection.
During the test, Raytheon and L-3 successfully launched a
Raytheon TALON laser-guided rocket after the TALON RRWS received
positioning information from a remote sensor. Illuminated by a
laser designator on the weapon system, the TALON guided to a direct
hit of a target. The test, held this summer, followed a
proof-of-principal test in January.
The TALON was fired from a LAU-68 launcher fitted to L-3's
Advanced Remote Weapon Station, using the company's O•N•E 360™
situational awareness imaging system, and Sonoma 1205MD™ turret for
laser designation. TALON RRWS has equipment from L-3's Integrated
Optical Systems, Sonoma EO and KEO business units.
"This system represents an affordable and effective solution to
the increasing demand for small ship protection from swarming
surface threats," said Rick Nelson,
vice president of Raytheon's Naval and Area Mission Defense product
line. "Raytheon's TALON, combined with L-3's sensors and Advanced
Remote Weapon Station, provides digital, semi-active laser accuracy
that is available today."
Designed to carry up to seven TALONs, the self-contained RRWS
incorporates an electro-optical sensor and laser designator,
together weighing about 500 pounds. It requires only a target queue
to engage on-mount target tracking and can be integrated on ships
ranging in size from riverine to major surface combatants.
"L-3 and Raytheon recognized that small ships need an affordable
self-defense capability that also provides enhanced fire power,"
said Dave Wessing, vice president
and general manager of L-3 Integrated Optical Systems' Brashear
facility. "This innovative combination provides a cost-effective,
lightweight solution that can be installed on the majority of small
ships today."
About TALON
- TALON is a cooperative development program between Raytheon and
the United Arab Emirates
- Digital semi-active laser technology provides precision
accuracy at low cost for 2.75-inch/70mm rockets
- TALON's versatility allows for sea, air and ground launch
applications
About Advanced Remote Weapon Station
- Lightweight, small-footprint, low-cost mount requiring no deck
penetration
- Easily configurable for medium-caliber weapons or 2.75-inch
rockets
- Multiple sensor options for detection, tracking and
targeting
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
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