TEMECULA, Calif., Oct. 10, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE:
RTN) assembled 15 industry vendors Sept. 26 to demonstrate how
off-the-shelf technologies can be integrated to provide greater
effectiveness to military, law enforcement and first responder operations.
The demonstrations, held at the French Valley Airport in Temecula,
Calif., were attended by an array of national, state and local public
officials from the Los Angeles and San Diego areas.
"Throughout the country, there are law enforcement and first responder
professionals who are looking to improve their effectiveness using the
technology that already exists," said Gene Blackwell, Raytheon vice
president of the Rapid Initiatives Group. "For that reason, we tried to
assemble public officials to demonstrate the art of the possible."
One of the demonstrations used existing technology for affordable air
surveillance. Timely processing of sensor data produced valuable
information for quicker and more accurate decision-making.
This persistent surveillance system was mounted on an ultralight
aircraft and flown during the demonstrations. A hyperblimp was also used to
demonstrate how users can survey a specific geographic area more
efficiently.
All the demonstrations showed different ways to increase efficiency in
detecting, identifying, responding and eliminating threats for force
protection, counterterror and first responder missions.
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:
A Sept. 24 release incorrectly stated that the demonstrations were held
for the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System. Public
officials from across California were invited to attend, and the event was
not limited to any specific program or organization.
Contact:
Lynford Morton
703.284.4446
lynfordm@raytheon.com
SOURCE Raytheon Company
 back to top
Related links:
http://www.raytheon.com
CONTACT:
Lynford Morton, +1-703-284-4446,
lynfordm@raytheon.com, for Raytheon Company
|
