TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company
(NYSE: RTN) and the U.S. Air Force are developing a new signal
processor for the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile under
the Form Fit Function Refresh program, or F3R. The refresh will
help ensure AMRAAM production well into the
2020s.
The new program comes as the government and industry team
completes production of the 20,000th AMRAAM. With 10
combat victories and more than 4,200 successful test firings,
AMRAAM remains the most proven and most technologically advanced
air-to-air weapon ever produced.
"AMRAAM is and always has been the best missile of its kind,"
said Dr. Taylor W. Lawrence,
president of Raytheon's Missile Systems business. "With the Air
Force, we have evolved it beyond expectation, and we will continue
to innovate to stay far ahead of the threats our armed services
face."
AMRAAM's ability to track targets in electronic warfare
environments makes it the leader in the air-to-air arena.
Procured by 37 nations, AMRAAM has flown on more aircraft worldwide
than any other air-to-air missile.
About AMRAAM
- AMRAAM is currently flying on the F-16, F-15, F/A-18, F-22,
Typhoon, Gripen, Tornado and Harrier.
- The AIM-120C5 and AIM-120C7 variants were fully integrated on
the F-35 in 2015, in support of U.S. Marine Corps' initial
operational capability for F-35B, and AMRAAM is the only air-to-air
missile qualified on the F-35.
- Fielded in 2015, the AIM-120D variant is the newest air-to-air
weapon in the U.S. arsenal and has significant capability
improvements, including increased range, GPS-aided navigation,
two-way data link and improved weapons effectiveness.
- With more than 4,200 test firings, no other air-to-air missile
in the world has been as thoroughly tested or improved as
AMRAAM.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2016 sales of $24
billion and 63,000 employees, is a technology and innovation
leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity
solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 95 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, Massachusetts. Follow us
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