WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2006 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) has awarded Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) a contract to
produce the Advanced Route Evaluation System (ARES) that will perform risk
analysis on aviation routes to help planners determine the best routes for
aircraft to use during an emergency. The ARES contract was awarded under
the Rapid Technology Application program (RTAP) and is valued at $1.9
million.
ARES is an integrated solution for aviation route risk analysis that
assesses factors such as aircraft type, fuel loads, and flight route, as
well as modeling the relative vulnerability to terrorist activity for any
planned flight.
"ARES will help DHS and other government users better align and deploy
critical resources and manpower to protect our national assets," said Dan
Boelsche, DHS program manager. "The system will determine high-risk air
transportation routes based on threat information received from government
sources and help us ensure that the country is prepared should we encounter
another national emergency."
Raytheon is leading a team that includes Tec-Masters, Inc. (TMI), a
small business with headquarters in Huntsville, Ala. TMI provides
engineering, information systems technology, logistics support, multimedia
and management services.
"This contract represents Raytheon's commitment to further strengthen
homeland security," said Andy Zogg, Raytheon vice president of Airspace
Management and Homeland Security. "The company has a wealth of experience
with the kinds of technologies, systems, and services that can bolster
defenses in the global war against terrorism. Raytheon is applying its
advanced technologies and resources to detect threats, protect lives, and
respond to disasters."
Raytheon Company, with 2005 sales of $21.9 billion, is an industry
leader in defense and government electronics, space, information
technology, technical services, and business and special mission aircraft.
With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 80,000 people
worldwide.
Contact:
Lynford Morton
703.284.4446
SOURCE Raytheon Company
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