EL SEGUNDO, Calif.,
Aug. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) delivered the first Next
Generation Jammer Mid-Band Engineering and Manufacturing
Development pod to the U.S. Navy to begin ground and aircraft
integration testing. Raytheon will deliver 15 EMD pods for mission
systems testing and qualification as well as 14 aeromechanical pods
for airworthiness certification.
NGJ-MB is a high-capacity and power airborne electronic attack
weapon system for the EA-18G GROWLER. It will protect air
forces by denying, degrading and disrupting threat radars and
communication devices.
"The first NGJ-MB pod is out the door," said Stefan Baur, vice president of Raytheon
Electronic Warfare Systems. "We are one step closer to extending
the Navy's jamming range and capability. Delivery of this pod will
allow for the initial verification of ground procedures, mass
properties, aircraft installation, and Built In Test checks in
preparation for future chamber and flight test."
Additionally, in the third quarter of 2019, Raytheon will
utilize a Prime Power Generation Capability pod installed on a
commercial Gulfstream aircraft in order to conduct power generation
flight testing and risk reduction efforts in support of the initial
flight clearance process.
Raytheon's NGJ-MB architecture and design include the ability to
operate at a significantly enhanced range, attack multiple targets
simultaneously and advanced jamming techniques. The technology can
also be scaled to other missions and platforms.
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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