PARIS, June 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Australia's
Department of Defence has selected Raytheon's ELCAN Optical
Technologies division to supply the ELCAN Specter® DR 1-4x dual
role weapon sight. The $54 million
contract award followed an open competition.
The ELCAN Specter® dual field-of-view (1X and 4X) sight will
replace the ADF's standard 1.5X magnified sight on the new Enhanced
F88 rifle in the Land 125 Phase 3C program. The dual magnification
provides both long-range targeting and short-range rapid aiming in
a single package.
"Our Specter DR 1-4x sight will significantly enhance the
soldiers' ability to observe and effectively engage targets," said
Cameron Perry, vice president Sales,
Marketing and Business Development at Raytheon ELCAN. "We look
forward to delivering this critical capability to Australia's land forces."
As part of the contract, Raytheon ELCAN will begin deliveries
later this year.
About Raytheon ELCAN Optical
Technologies
Raytheon ELCAN Optical Technologies, a
thought and technology leader in the global optics industry,
specializes in technologically sophisticated and superior-quality
optical solutions that meet strict military and commercial
specifications. Raytheon ELCAN offers superior design and
engineering capabilities, proprietary production technologies and
fully integrated manufacturing to provide custom, turn-key
solutions.
Raytheon ELCAN also offers ELCAN Specter® rifle sights – a
complete line of battle-tested, premium-quality military tactical
weapon sights. Well over 600,000 ELCAN Specter® Sights have been
fielded with allied forces around the world. For more information
about Raytheon ELCAN Optical Technologies, visit
www.raytheon.com/ELCAN.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), with
2015 sales of $23 billion and 61,000
employees, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in
defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. With a
history of innovation spanning 94 years, Raytheon provides
state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems
integration, C5I™ products and services, sensing, effects, and
mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon
is headquartered in Waltham, Mass.
Visit us at www.raytheon.com and follow us on Twitter
@Raytheon.
Raytheon ELCAN Optical Technologies
Media Contact
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Ratushniak
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rmspr@raytheon.com
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