INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., May 18, 2005 /PRNewswire/ -- A subsidiary of Raytheon
Company (NYSE: RTN) has been awarded a $17 million contract by the U.S. Navy
to produce LAU-115 and LAU-116 missile launchers. Both launchers are required
to support the Navy's F/A-18E/F aircraft production deliveries that are
scheduled through 2012.
Under the contract, Raytheon Technical Services Company LLC (RTSC) will
provide engineering support, as well as produce, assemble, test and ship the
launchers. The first deliveries are scheduled for 2006. Work will be
performed in Indianapolis.
"The LAU-115 and LAU-116 provide the structural and electrical interfaces
that allow the F/A-18E/F aircraft to carry and launch missiles such as
Sparrow, Sidewinder and AMRAAM," said Larry Parsons, program manager for
Aircraft Auxiliary Systems at RTSC. "The increased performance benefits that
the F/A-18E/F provides to the fleet are instrumental to mission success.
Quick delivery of fully equipped aircraft to the fleet is a priority. Our
experienced launcher team uses efficient processes and draws on our long-
standing relationships with best-value suppliers to provide the LAU-115 and
LAU-116 launchers on the schedule required to meet aircraft delivery dates."
This award follows a similar LAU-115 and LAU-116 production award in March
2004. These are among the latest efforts in a long history during which
Raytheon has provided development of engineering solutions; integration of
state-of-the-art technologies; and 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.
"Through its history supporting the U.S. Navy, RTSC has gained insight
into our customers' needs and the environment in which these launchers
operate, allowing us to continually develop better solutions," said John
Balaguer, RTSC vice president and general manager of RTSC's Indianapolis-based
business unit. "We appreciate the confidence demonstrated by our NAVAIR
launcher customer in Raytheon's ability to successfully meet the U.S. Navy's
launcher requirements. This award gives us the opportunity to further prove
that Raytheon has the experience to provide critical mission support."
Raytheon Technical Services Company LLC, a subsidiary of Raytheon Company,
provides technology solutions for defense, federal and commercial customers
worldwide. It specializes in mission support, engineering product solutions
and engineering service solutions. Mission support -- Raytheon's integrated
approach to providing total life-cycle support, predicting customer needs,
sensing problems and proactively applying solutions -- enables Raytheon to
maintain readiness and deliver operational capability on demand, enhancing
customer mission success.
Raytheon Company, with 2004 sales of $20.2 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.
Note to Editors: Additional Technical Information
The Sparrow Missile, AMRAAM (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile),
and AIM-9 Sidewinder are all developed by Raytheon Company's 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, the Navy's newest operational multi-mission
tactical aircraft, is highly capable across its full mission spectrum from
long-range, sea-based air dominance to "through the weather" deep strike
interdiction. Compared to the earlier F/A-18 models, the F/A-18E/F has longer
range, the ability to refuel other aircraft, increased survivability/lethality
and improved carrier suitability.
Contact:
Kristin Patterson Jones
703.295.2534
SOURCE Raytheon Company
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CONTACT:
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