LONDON, July 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon
(NYSE: RTN) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the UK
Ministry of Defence to join Team ARTEMIS Industry, a collaboration
between government and industry formed to fast track the launch of
a small satellite constellation and enhance the UK's sovereign
space capability.
"In large part because of U.S. efforts to raise the profile of
military space, allies are working hard to 'close the space gap,'"
said Air Vice-Marshal Rocky
Rochelle, Royal Air Force chief of staff for capability.
Raytheon's many decades of experience in developing space
systems will be a significant boost to the MOD's space plans and
their commitment to launch a small satellite demonstrator within a
year Team Artemis Industry.
"Raytheon provides advanced satellite-based mission planning and
data processing capabilities to governments around the world," said
Dave Wajsgras, president of Raytheon
Intelligence, Information and Services. "The collaboration between
Raytheon and the UK Armed Forces will deliver new capabilities that
directly benefit this important alliance."
Raytheon and the UK MOD have previously partnered on several
defence projects, including tactical airborne intelligence,
surveillance and reconnaissance solutions used by the armed
forces.
"Raytheon has worked with the UK for decades to develop
exceptional defence, aerospace and cyber capabilities," said
Richard Daniel, CEO of Raytheon UK.
"Being part of Team ARTEMIS Industry will only further strengthen
that relationship as we work and invest to jointly develop and
support the UK's space systems."
About Raytheon UK
With facilities in Broughton,
Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester and Manchester, Raytheon UK is invested in the
British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the
country the company employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs.
As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of
Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development,
supporting innovation and technological advances across the
country.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2018 sales of
$27 billion and 67,000 employees, is
a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil
government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of
innovation spanning 97 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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