INDIANAPOLIS, March 29, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Technical
Services Company LLC (RTSC), a subsidiary of Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN),
has been awarded a $10.7 million contract to produce missile launchers in
support of the U.S. Navy's F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G aircraft.
The LAU-115 and LAU-116 launchers provide the structural and electrical
interfaces that allow the aircraft to carry and launch missiles such as
Sparrow, Sidewinder and AMRAAM.
Under the contract, RTSC will produce, assemble and test the launchers
at its Indianapolis facility. This award follows similar production awards
in 2004 through 2006. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md.,
is the contracting activity.
"Working with the Navy customer to meet the LAU-115 and LAU-116 needs
over these years has provided RTSC insight on the operating environment for
the launchers and the importance of ensuring their availability for combat
missions," said John Balaguer, RTSC vice president and general manager of
RTSC's Indianapolis-based business unit.
"We have been successful on the past production orders in providing
improvements such as an upgraded technical data package and in shortening
the production schedule through process-improvement and
supplier-relationship initiatives. That provides the foundation for this
production effort to produce similar performance, cost and schedule
benefits for the customer and the forces in the field."
Raytheon has a long history of developing engineering solutions,
integrating state-of-the-art technologies, and providing manufacturing,
logistics and technical support in the repair and upgrade of a significant
percentage of the missile launchers and bomb racks used by the U.S. Navy.
RTSC provides technology solutions for defense, federal and commercial
customers worldwide. It specializes in Mission Support,
counter-proliferation and counter-terrorism, base and range operations and
customized engineering services and manufacturing.
Raytheon Company, with 2006 sales of $20.3 billion, is a technology
leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government
markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning more
than 80 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission
systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing;
effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as
well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in
Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 73,000 people worldwide.
Note to Editors: Additional Information
The Sparrow Missile, AMRAAM (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile),
and AIM-9 Sidewinder are all developed by Raytheon Missile Systems. The
Sparrow Missile is a medium-range, all-weather, all-aspect, semi-active
guided missile used in multiple roles. AMRAAM provides operational
flexibility and multi-shot capability and can be launched at an enemy
aircraft day or night and in all weather. The AIM-9 Sidewinder is an
advanced infrared-tracking, short-range, air-to-air missile.
The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is the world's most advanced
high-performance strike fighter. Designed to operate from aircraft carriers
and land bases, the versatile Super Hornet is capable of the full mission
spectrum from long- range, sea-based air dominance to "through the weather"
deep-strike interdiction.
The EA-18 Growler is being developed to replace the U.S. Navy fleet's
current carrier-based EA-6B Prowler. The next-generation electronic attack
aircraft combines the combat-proven F/A-18 Super Hornet with a
state-of-the- art electronic warfare avionics suite. The EA-18G is expected
to enter initial operational capability in 2009.
Contact:
Linda Ban
317.306.7093
SOURCE Raytheon Company
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CONTACT:
Linda Ban of Raytheon Company,
+1-317-306-7093
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