TUCSON, Ariz., May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTNA, RTNB)
has received a $177 million contract for continued production of the AIM-120
Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). The award was made by the
U.S. Air Force Air Armament Center, Air-to-Air Joint Systems Program Office
(JSPO), Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.
"I am pleased to announce this important contract award to Raytheon," said
Judy Stokley, the Air-to Air JSPO program director. "AMRAAM provides crucial
capability for U.S. and allied pilots, and together we will continue to meet
our commitments to provide them this most capable and affordable air
superiority weapon."
The award is a $177 million firm-fixed price contract for Lot 15
(15th annual) production of 426 AMRAAMs, supporting missile deliveries,
program engineering and logistic services through July 2003. Missiles will be
produced for the U.S. Air Force (170 missiles) and Navy (63 missiles), Japan,
Taiwan and Singapore. The award also covers associated warranties, software
upgrades, instrumentation units and spares.
"This 15th annual contract award validates our customer's confidence in
our commitment to deliver high quality affordable weapons," said Chuck
Anderson, vice president of the company's Air-to-Air product line.
Work will be performed at Raytheon's facilities in Tucson, Ariz., and
Andover, Mass. Final assembly and delivery will occur in Tucson.
AMRAAM is a software-driven, radar-guided missile that gives pilots the
ability to "launch and leave" and to engage multiple targets during a single
engagement. More than 11,000 missiles have been produced for U.S. and
international customers.
AMRAAM is operational on the F-15, F-16, F/A-18, the German F4F, the
United Kingdom's Sea Harrier, as well as the Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air
Missile System. AMRAAM is currently being integrated on the F-22, EF-2000,
JAS-39 Gripen, JA-37 Viggen, Harrier II Plus, Tornado, and the HAWK-AMRAAM
system. AMRAAM also has been demonstrated on a High Mobility Multipurpose
Wheeled Vehicle-based system, called HUMRAAM, and is a component of the U.S.
Marine Corps' Complementary Low Altitude Weapon System (CLAWS) program.
With headquarters in Lexington, Mass., Raytheon Company is a global
technology leader in defense, government and commercial electronics, and
business and special mission aircraft.
Contact:
Colleen M. Niccum
520-794-8565
SOURCE Raytheon Company
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CONTACT:
Colleen M. Niccum of Raytheon Company,
520-794-8565
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