WASHINGTON, May 10, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN)
is seeking partners to help create innovative solutions to defeat the
number one killer of service members in the global war on terror -- the
improvised explosive device.
During the last six months, Raytheon's McKinney, Texas-based Network
Centric Systems has led a company-wide drive to rapidly develop and field
solutions to defeat IEDs. To broaden the scope of the research, Raytheon is
now inviting potential partners to join the effort by registering solutions
and ideas at http://www.raytheon.com.
Raytheon will review the registered submissions for feasibility and
will contact the appropriate sponsors of those ideas deemed appropriate for
further development.
Information provided during registration will be treated in a
confidential manner and will be subject to reasonable and prudent
safeguards against improper disclosure.
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 85
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.
Raytheon Company
Media Relations
1100 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, Va. 22209
http://www.raytheon.com
Contact:
George Rhynedance
703.284.4439
SOURCE Raytheon Company
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