AURORA, Colo., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading a team of network systems
experts, Raytheon Company has submitted a proposal to transform and expand the
military's network capability, removing communications as a constraint to the
warfighter.
Working in tandem with the U.S. Air Force's MILSATCOM Joint Program Office
(MJPO), Raytheon and primary teammates The Boeing Company, General Dynamics
and AT&T Government Solutions will define requirements for the Program
Research & Development Announcement competitive phase of the Transformational
Communications MILSATCOM (TCN) Network Segment.
"Raytheon has more than three decades of experience in developing and
integrating large, complex data processing systems for space programs of
strategic importance," said Mike Keebaugh, president of Raytheon's
Intelligence and Information Systems business. "This includes such programs as
the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System, Future
Imagery Architecture, and numerous other Department of Defense, national,
civil, and commercial activities. This integrated team offers a highly
innovative, best-value solution, combining government experience with
technology-driving commercial partners."
The Raytheon team includes the world's leading commercial and government
network integrators and Internet Protocol (IP)-based service providers,
offering relevant experience in terrestrial, air, space and terminal domains.
AT&T Government Solutions is the world's leader in IP-based and optical
networks. Boeing brings Communications On The Move (COTM) and interoperability
experience through their Connexion by Boeing mobile information service and
Strategic Architecture Reference Model (SARM). General Dynamics contributes 40
years of leadership in information assurance and both space-based and tactical
military networks. Raytheon offers best-in-class information assurance
expertise. Teammates Cisco Systems and Sun Microsystems provide industry-
leading IP and computing technology respectively combined with world-class
testbed capabilities to validate new communications architectures.
The Raytheon team is network-focused with space expertise, offering the
experience necessary to develop an integrated system of systems by leveraging
existing networks and interfaces. Individually, these companies drive future
network technologies. Together the team provides MILSATCOM with the
architectural foresight to prepare the MJPO for full system acquisition.
Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), with 2002 sales of $16.8 billion, is an
industry leader in defense, government and commercial electronics, space,
information technology, technical services, and business and special mission
aircraft. With headquarters in Lexington, Mass., Raytheon employs more than
76,000 people worldwide.
Note to editors: Traditionally known as an aerospace and defense
electronics provider, Raytheon provides large-scale data processing systems,
complex data-delivery software and networks for commercial and government
customers at its Aurora, Colo., facilities.
Contact:
Sarah Hoyt
303.344.6608
SOURCE Raytheon Company
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CONTACT:
Sarah Hoyt of Raytheon Company,
+1-303-344-6608
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