WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M., Sept. 5, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S.
Navy conducted the second test of Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) Standard
Missile-6 extended range anti-air warfare missile Sept. 5.
Using the newly developed SM-6 active seeker, the missile intercepted a
BQM-74 aerial drone. The active seeker, employing the U.S. Navy's legacy
command system, autonomously acquired and engaged the target.
"The SM-6 integrates the legacy standard missile airframe and
semi-active guidance technology with the power of the Advanced Medium-Range
Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) active seeker," said Louis Moncada, Raytheon
Missile Systems' SM-6 program director. "Today's test demonstrated this
capability at low altitudes."
The SM-6 provides advanced anti-air warfare and over-the-horizon
capabilities against aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles and cruise
missiles. The over-the-horizon capabilities allow the missile to engage a
target beyond the ship's line of sight.
"The SM-6 program continues to move forward on budget and on schedule,"
said Kirk Johnson, Naval Sea Systems Command Standard Missile program
manager. "Combining the legacy SM-2 Block IV capability with the AMRAAM's
active seeker is a true accomplishment."
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 first test of the Standard Missile-6 occurred June 24, 2008.
Contact:
Heather Uberuaga
520.665.5594
uberuaga@raytheon.com
SOURCE Raytheon Company
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