YUMA PROVING GROUND, Ariz., May 6,
2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN)
successfully tested a hot fire rocket motor for DARPA's
Multi-Azimuth Defense Fast Intercept Round Engagement System, or
MAD-FIRES.
The MAD-FIRES interceptor is designed to provide a robust and
affordable self-defense capability that defeats multiple waves of
anti-ship missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as other
threats.
"The Navy is asking for leading-edge capabilities that can take
out rapidly approaching targets, and Raytheon's interceptor for the
MAD-FIRES program will deliver," said Dr. Thomas Bussing, Raytheon Advanced Missile
Systems vice president. "This test shows Raytheon is right on track
to provide an affordable, advanced technology to the fleet."
If fielded, this capability will combine the speed, rapid fire
and depth of a gun weapon system with the precision and accuracy of
guided missiles.
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,
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