KIELCE, Poland, Sept. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company's
(NYSE: RTN) Missile Systems business signed a Letter of Intent with
PCO S.A., Poland's leading
manufacturer of optoelectronic devices and laser systems, to
collaboratively develop soldier sensors.
Areas of cooperation will include:
- Design, development and production of an enhanced night vision
goggle
- Advanced reconnaissance, surveillance & targeting
solutions
- Concept design, development, production and systems test for
optics, video processor elements and other hardware elements
related to future electro-optical/infrared system solutions
- Existing products and capabilities for both parties via
potential sub-contracting relationships
"Raytheon and PCO are well-positioned to develop advanced night
vision for both the Polish armed forces and global requirements,"
said Duane Gooden, vice president of
Raytheon's Land Warfare Systems product line. "Our PCO partners
have a proven record of affordable, high-quality design and
production in the optoelectronic market. Our combined expertise
will position us to compete aggressively in the global market."
Earlier this year, Raytheon Missile Systems signed an LOI with
MESKO to pursue opportunities related to Poland's air defense architecture and advanced
defense technologies. Included in that agreement were areas for
partnership in such categories as:
- Patriot GEM-T missile sub-system production and
qualification
- Patriot GEM-T missile integration, assembly and production
- System Level Integration and Engineering
- Excalibur 155 mm precision artillery projectile
- TALON laser guided rocket
Raytheon Company has signed seven contract awards and more than
30 LOIs with Polish industry, all focused on bringing work share to
those partners.
About PCO S.A.
PCO SA has been producing
optoelectronic devices and laser systems for military equipment for
more than 38 years. The firm provides a range of modern, reliable
and safe products to help increase security in the defense
industry. Included in the PCO portfolio are a wide range of night
vision goggles and monoculars, aviator's goggles and thermovision
binoculars, as well as day-night and night vision aiming sights,
collimator sights, periscopes for various armored vehicles and
laser rangefinders.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2014
sales of $23 billion and 61,000
employees worldwide, is a technology and innovation leader
specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity 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 cybersecurity and a broad range of mission
support services. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass. For more about Raytheon, visit
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