TUCSON, Ariz., July 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon
Company (NYSE: RTN) and DARPA completed a successful baseline
design review for the Tactical Boost Glide hypersonic
weapons program, establishing the company's technical approach
for a critical design review and moving the system a step closer to
development and use.
A boost glide weapon uses a rocket to accelerate its payload and
achieve hypersonic speeds – velocities greater than Mach 5. During
flight, the payload separates from the rocket and glides unpowered
to its destination.
"We understand the urgency of the need and are working fast to
deliver this advanced technology to our nation's military," said
Dr. Thomas Bussing, Raytheon
Advanced Missile Systems vice president. "The goal is to keep
America ahead of emerging threats, and we are well on our way."
The U.S. military will use hypersonic weapons to engage from
longer ranges with shorter response times and with greater
effectiveness than current weapon systems.
Earlier this year, Raytheon received a $63 million DARPA contract to further
develop the Tactical Boost Glide program, a joint effort between
the agency and the U.S. Air Force.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), 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
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