INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 15, 2006 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Technical
Services Company LLC (RTSC), a subsidiary of Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN),
has been awarded a $16 million contract under the Advanced Technology
Support Program III for the development and limited production of 85
Multi-Function Color Display (MFCD) systems.
These units will upgrade A-10A aircraft used by the U.S. Air Force
Reserve and Air National Guard, providing them with enhanced situational
awareness capability and network connectivity. Work will be performed at
RTSC's Indianapolis facility.
As a form-fit replacement for the current television monitor, the MFCD
provides pilots with additional situational awareness and improved control
of the A-10A targeting pod along with improving the image quality from the
pod. The Multi-Function Color Display provides the battlefield networking
capability that enables the pilots to identify friendly locations more
readily, reducing the potential of fratricide incidents. By displaying
sensor imagery at the maximum recognition range, the MFCD also allows the
A-10s to operate effectively from a safer distance, contributing to
increased aircraft survivability.
"Today's battle scenarios require that our aircraft have
state-of-the-market technology to complete their missions safely," said
John Balaguer, RTSC vice president and general manager of RTSC's
Indianapolis-based business unit. "For fielded platforms such as the A-10,
achieving that level means working within existing aircraft conditions.
Predicting the needs created by this situation, Raytheon has responded with
appropriate solutions such as the MFCD that allow the U.S. Air Force
Reserve and Air National Guard to take advantage of top technology,
maintain readiness, and achieve mission success.
"Meeting this urgent need to provide precision weapon capability and
digital datalink connectivity for the A-10 is one instance of our ability
to assist our customers in managing obsolescence and to successfully
respond to their quick-reaction requirements."
RTSC provides technology solutions for defense, federal and commercial
customers worldwide. It specializes in Mission Support,
counter-proliferation and counter-terrorism, base and range operations and
customized engineering services. 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 2005 sales of $21.9 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 Information
The Multi-Function Color Display enables real-time use of data from the
Situational Awareness Data Link/Enhanced Position Reporting Location System
datalink overlayed on an embedded digital moving map. It also allows
flexibility in mission planning and execution with its ability to store
multiple map scales as well as imagery. Its secure machine-to-machine image
transfer capability permits effective coordination between the pilots and
ground controllers similarly equipped. The display is both compatible with
the night vision imagery system and readable in full sunlight. Programmable
bezel keys allow multiple keypad arrangements for a variety of display
formats. An upgraded control stick grip provides more effective
pilot-vehicle interface.
Contact:
John Clemons
703.295.2530
SOURCE Raytheon Technical Services Company LLC
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CONTACT:
John Clemons of Raytheon, +1-703-295-2530
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