TEWKSBURY, Mass., Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Army
awarded Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) a $191
million contract for Ku-band radio frequency radars. KuRFS,
an advanced electronically scanned array system, fills an immediate
U.S. Army operational need for a counter-unmanned aerial vehicle
radar.
Already deployed, KuRFS delivers precision fire control as well
as "sense and warn" capability for multiple missions including
detection of rocket, artillery, mortar and swarming UAS
threats.
"Seeing threats – like swarming drones – as soon as possible on
the battlefield is essential to protecting critical assets and
saving soldiers' lives," said Andrew
Hajek, senior director of tactical radars at Raytheon
Integrated Defense Systems. "KuRFS makes this possible by
delivering a unique combination 360-degree situational awareness,
precision and mobility."
KuRFS enables defense against multiple threat types through
integration with the Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System, 50-caliber
guns and 30 mm cannons. The radar also supports high-energy laser
and the Coyote weapon system in both a ground mounted or vehicle
mounted configuration.
Raytheon' KuRFS is able to quickly address the urgent needs of
the Army through a model of rapid-turn development and deployment.
This reduces time to fielding, while providing enhanced flexibility
to adapt to a quickly-changing threat environment in the drone
space.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2017 sales of $25
billion and 64,000 employees, is a technology and innovation
leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity
solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 96 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, Mass. Follow us on Twitter.
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