FORT WAYNE, Ind., May 20, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE:
RTN) has been awarded a four-year, $76 million contract extension for a
critical command and control solution currently deployed in Operation Iraqi
Freedom.
Raytheon's Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System is the Army's
system of record for planning, coordinating and controlling all mortars,
close air support, naval gunfire, attack helicopters, offensive electronic
warfare, field artillery cannons, rockets and guided missiles.
In addition, AFATDS provides interoperability of multi-national and
coalition battle command systems across the battlefield. It is a key
component of the Army's Battle Command capability and will provide key
services to the Net-Enabled Command Capability of the future.
"This award inserts critical new capabilities into the AFATDS system,
including support for additional precision munitions and upgraded sensors,"
said Jack Harrington, vice president Network Centric Systems' Command and
Control Systems. "These upgrades are an important step in the Department of
Defense's migration to network-centric warfare."
During Operation Iraqi Freedom, AFATDS has directed tens of thousands
of munitions, rockets, and long-range missiles safely to their targets,
while preventing fratricide and the loss of friendly aircraft.
Raytheon Company, with 2007 sales of $21.3 billion, is a technology
leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government
markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 86
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 72,000 people worldwide.
Note to editors:
The Net-Enabled Command Capability is the Department of Defense's
principal command and control capability that will be accessible in a net-
centric environment. It is focused on providing the commander with the data
and information needed to make timely, effective and informed decisions.
Contact:
MB Hodgkiss
508.490.2607
SOURCE Raytheon Company
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CONTACT:
MB Hodgkiss of Raytheon Company,
+1-508-490-2607
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