ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Nov. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Navy
awarded Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) a $79
million contract to develop a new advanced telemetry system
for the U.S. Navy's Range Support Aircraft. The high-tech plane
will replace the Navy's aging telemetry test aircraft, which has
been in service since the 1970s.
Based within the Gulfstream G550 airborne early warning
airframe, Raytheon's modern solution will offer multi-role
capabilities in telemetry data collection, range safety and
surveillance, and communications relay.
"It's like replacing your old eight-track tapes with streaming
digital music – there's simply no comparison," said Todd Callahan, Raytheon
Naval and Area Mission Defense vice president. "Our new
Range Support Aircraft will use the latest technology to support
advanced weapons testing and other missions for the next 25
years."
To develop and deliver this new capability to the Navy, Raytheon
will draw on its wide portfolio of products, proven technology and
extensive test and evaluation expertise. Once operational,
the Range Support Aircraft will collect and process telemetry data
from missiles, aircraft, UAVs and ships.
Raytheon will perform system design, fabrication and aircraft
integration. Once integration is complete, the company will
conduct flight testing, training and mission operations with the
Navy team before delivering the much-needed range support
asset.
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 on
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