TUCSON, Ariz., April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon
Company (NYSE: RTN) and the U.S. Air Force successfully completed
operational tests of Miniature Air Launched Decoy-Jammer (MALD-J),
satisfying all requirements to attain Initial Operational
Capability.
"MALD-J's unique capabilities have been proven in 42 successful
flight tests during the last two years and brought us closer to
full rate production," said Mike
Jarrett, vice president of Raytheon's Air Warfare Systems.
"MALD helps protect warfighters in the battlespace so they can
complete their missions and return home safely."
The unmanned MALD-J navigates and operates much closer to the
hostile radar when jamming the electronics than conventional
electronic warfare systems, allowing aviators and aircraft to stay
out of harm's way. It can operate alone or in pairs, but is
designed to work with and leverage other electronic warfare
platforms.
About MALD and MALD-J
MALD is a state-of-the-art,
low-cost flight vehicle that is modular, air-launched and
programmable. It weighs less than 300 pounds and has a range of
approximately 500 nautical miles. MALD protects aircraft and
their crews by duplicating the combat flight profiles and
signatures of U.S. and allied aircraft. MALD-J adds radar-jamming
capability to the basic MALD platform.
- MALD confuses enemy air defenses by duplicating friendly
aircraft flight profiles and radar signatures.
- MALD-J maintains all capabilities of MALD and adds jamming
capabilities.
- Raytheon began delivery of MALD-Js in the fall of 2012.
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.
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