TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2006 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company's
High-Speed Anti-radiation Missile (HARM) Targeting System (HTS) program
reached a contract milestone with the delivery of the first R7 pod to the
U.S. Air Force.
The R7 HTS pod is mounted to the side of F-16 aircraft and provides
critical combat identification capabilities to pilots as they patrol the
air above the battlefield. Using the HTS, a pilot is able to detect, locate
and identify ground-based emitters. Armed with this data, the pilot can
then decide to avoid the area or engage the emitter by attacking and
destroying the site.
The R7 brings the latest technology to the battlefield by employing
advanced tactical targeting technology that enables the user to pinpoint
the precise location of the emission source using multi-ship techniques.
This capability then allows the use of precision guided munitions to
destroy the target. Equipped with upgraded hardware that features a GPS
receiver, a digital receiver, a new power supply and a redesigned software
load, the R7 is compatible with the latest currently fielded M3.4+ F-16
operational flight program (OFP) software and will enable pilots to destroy
hostile emitters once employed with the upcoming M4.2+ OFP release.
"The HTS has revolutionized combat and the tactics that we employ in
the air," said Lt. Col. Mike Jansen. "The HTS will be a key component in
building a battle order available to all forces on the net, ultimately
saving lives and increasing air power effectiveness."
The R7 HTS development effort was put on contract in 2001 and received
clearance to proceed with a retrofit program in February 2005. All the
current Air Force HTS pod inventory will be retrofitted to R7 over the next
two years.
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.
Contact:
Chandra Stewart
520.794.8580
SOURCE Raytheon Company
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