In the news release, Raytheon, NIMR to integrate TALON laser
guided rockets onto UAE ground vehicle, issued 24-Feb-2015 by Raytheon Company over PR Newswire,
we are advised by the company of updated material listed in the
full corrected version below:
UPDATED: Raytheon, NIMR to integrate TALON laser guided rockets,
anti-tank missiles onto UAE ground vehicle
ABU DHABI, United Arab
Emirates, Feb. 24, 2015
/PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) and NIMR
Automotive, part of the Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC),
are collaborating to equip NIMR armored vehicles with TALON™ Laser
Guided Rockets.
Using the Raytheon remote weapons station, each vehicle will
carry 16 TALON LGRs.
The RWS enables TALON to be fired from both stationary and
moving vehicles, while an elevated sensor/designator enables the
TALON to be fired from concealed positions ensuring lethality and
survivability for the ground vehicle.
"Integration onto the NIMR vehicle further demonstrates the
versatility of TALON," said Michelle
Lohmeier, Raytheon vice president of Land Warfare Systems.
"In partnership with EDIC, we are providing an affordable,
near-term and reliable solution."
"The NIMR 6x6 tactical platform provides a range of modular
system integration to support a full range of missions including
armed reconnaissance, infrastructure defense, defensive fire
suppression and border security," said Dr. Fahad Saif Harhara, NIMR
CEO. "It can also support rapidly advancing infantry. The
mobile and fixed firing modes enhance the vehicle's effectiveness
and provide a significant advantage over existing heavy
artillery.
About TALON
The TALON LGR is a low-cost, digital semi-active laser guidance
and control kit co-developed with the United Arab Emirates. The TALON guidance
section fits directly to the front of the legacy 2.75-inch Hydra-70
unguided rocket. TALON's architecture and ease of employment make
it a low-cost, highly-precise weapon for missions in urban
environments, as well as counter insurgency and swarming boat
defense missions. TALON is fully compatible with existing airborne
and ground laser designators.
About Emirates Defence Industries Company
EDIC is the region's premier integrated national defence
services and manufacturing platform, providing world-class
facilities, technology and support services. Based in the UAE, the
company brings together the combined capabilities of the UAE's
defense industries into a single integrated platform to enhance
value for our clients, shareholders, partners and other
stakeholders.
About NIMR
NIMR, a subsidiary of the Emirates Defence Industry Company,
delivers highly capable wheeled military vehicles that are designed
for the harshest environments, across a diverse scope of mission
requirements. NIMR's range of desert-proven 4x4 and 6x6 vehicles
are available in armored or non-armored configurations, with
modular configurable crew capacity and payload, where protection
and mobility is the focus of our design activities. Through
engineering innovation, comprehensive testing and implementation of
the highest standards in design and manufacturing, NIMR provides
exceptional vehicle reliability and best-in-class desert
performance to ensure the protection of the vehicle crews that use
them. For more about NIMR, visit us at www.nimr.com
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2014 sales of $23
billion and 61,000 employees worldwide, is a technology and
innovation leader specializing in defense, security and civil
markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning
93 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
NIMR is showcasing its armored vehicle for the first time during
the IDEX trade show in Abu Dhabi
at indoor stand 05-A10 and outdoor stand CP400. Raytheon will be in
the US Pavilion, indoor stand 03-B07.
Raytheon Company
Missile Systems
Tucson, Ariz.
Media Contact
John B.
Patterson
+1.520.794.4559
rmspr@raytheon.com
NIMR
Abu Dhabi, United Arab
Emirates
Media Contact
Oliver Cribben
Pearse
+971.2.4927538
opearse@nimr.ae
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