DULLES, Va., Aug. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- To help military and
government agencies keep pace with rapidly evolving threats,
Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has developed a virtual software
factory — a mix of physical coding spaces, cloud-based tools and
software experts — to quickly deliver new capabilities to the
military.
"In a world where threats evolve fast, software must evolve
faster," said Todd Probert, vice
president for Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services. "The
average consumer can expect to get new apps every day; why can't
soldiers expect the same?"
Historically, government agencies — particularly the military —
would develop software the same way they developed hardware, a
process that could take years and sometimes decades. But, military
leaders are asking industry to change how they develop software, by
taking a page from the consumer technology world.
Raytheon is doing just that. Raytheon's virtual software factory
provides engineers with automated tools, services and standards,
kick-starting the adoption of modern software development methods
like Agile and DevOps across the company's programs.
These tools include what the company is calling a
"pipeline-in-a-box," a cloud-based toolset that automates all the
steps in the software delivery process. It can start integrating
code, run automated tests, check for cyber vulnerabilities and
deploy software to production. Because it is virtual, the toolset
can easily be used at any of the company's facilities without
special equipment or new construction.
The company is also building training rooms, called dojos, in
many of its facilities to maximize collaboration. The first, in
Raytheon's Cityline facility outside Dallas, is dedicated to speeding development
of some of the company's space programs. Raytheon's Aurora, Colorado, facility outside
Denver also has a dojo for local
programs.
Expanding on the dojo concept, the company has started
developing more advanced coding hubs called foundries. The first is
being built in Raytheon's Indianapolis factory.
"Our Indianapolis foundry will feature a modern coding space,
with paired-programming stations, game areas and small huddle
rooms," said Dave Broadbent,
Raytheon IIS vice president for contracts and supply chain. "It's
not what people might expect from a traditional defense contractor,
but this facility and the ones that will follow are going to help
us recruit and retain the best software talent."
Raytheon plans to build new foundries around the country, both
in existing company locations and new ones.
"Our customers expect us to deliver capabilities faster than
ever before," said John DeSimone,
Raytheon IIS vice president for Cybersecurity and Special Missions.
"Our virtual software factory is what's allowing us to do
that."
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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