TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon
Company (NYSE: RTN) is developing a new medium-range, air-launched
weapon called the Peregrine™ missile that is half the size and cost
of today's air-to-air missiles, yet delivers greater range and
effect.
Developed to strengthen the capabilities of current fighter
aircraft, the new, smaller Peregrine missile is faster and more
maneuverable than legacy medium-range, air-to-air missiles, and
doubles the weapons loadout on a variety of fighter platforms. Its
sophisticated, miniaturized guidance system can detect and track
targets at any time of day and in any weather condition.
"Peregrine will allow U.S. and allied fighter pilots to carry
more missiles into battle to maintain air dominance," said Dr.
Thomas Bussing, Raytheon Advanced
Missile Systems vice president. "With its advanced sensor, guidance
and propulsion systems packed into a much smaller airframe, this
new weapon represents a significant leap forward in air-to-air
missile development."
The Peregrine missile benefits from military off-the-shelf
components, additive manufacturing processes and readily available
materials to offer an affordable solution for countering current
and emerging airborne threats.
About Raytheon
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$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
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