TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 25, 2006 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company
successfully conducted the first beyond line of sight mission with a test
firing of its Mid Range Munition Chemical Energy (MRM-CE) guided projectile
with digital semi active laser sensor. The projectile, fired from an Abrams
M1A2 SEP (system enhancement program) tank, scored an extended-range,
guided direct hit.
The test firing at the U.S. Army's Yuma, Ariz., Proving Grounds
demonstrated the laser-guided seeker's ability to successfully target,
acquire and track a moving tank and guide the munition to intercept at a
distance of 5.4 miles (8.7 km).
"The round hit within inches of the aim point demonstrating 100 percent
mission success. The MRM-CE 'One Team' concept uniting the Army's Picatinny
Arsenal, General Dynamics Ordnance Tactical Systems and Raytheon is at the
core of our success," said Rick Williams, Raytheon Missile Systems' MRM
program manager.
The Raytheon MRM-CE projectile is designed to provide the Army with
lethal, one-shot capability as it continues its transformation to lighter,
more deployable combat forces. The MRM-CE, which will autonomously attack
battlefield targets at beyond line of sight ranges, with or without
external laser target designation, is a key component of the Army's Future
Combat Systems vehicles.
"The MRM-CE continues to perform consistently and accurately and is
ready to enter system development and demonstration," said Ken Pedersen,
Raytheon Missile Systems' vice president of Advanced Programs.
The MRM-CE program is jointly developed and managed by Army Research
and Development Command and the Project Manager -- Maneuver Ammunition
Systems at Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.
Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), 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:
The Mid Range Munitions (MRM) guided projectile program is a key
element of the U.S. Army FCS vehicles to dominate future battlefields at
extended ranges in support of the lighter interim and objective forces now
being equipped and deployed. The Raytheon MRM-CE leverages seeker
technologies derived from the FCS Spiral 1 Non-Line of Sight, Precision
Attack Missile and guidance-lethality derived from the combat proven
Javelin missile. MRM-CE is designed to defeat contemporary threats ranging
from heavy armor to bunkers and fortifications. Raytheon is also the prime
contractor for the U.S. Army's Excalibur 155 mm projectile and the U.S.
Navy's ERGM (Extended Range Guided Munition).
Contact:
Chandra Stewart
520.794.8580
SOURCE Raytheon Company
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