TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Air Force of Oman, the
United Arab Emirates Air Force and the Czech Republic Air Force all signed
individual U.S. Government Letters of Offer and Acceptance authorizing
procurement of Raytheon Company's AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles. These missiles
will equip the Oman and UAE F-16s and the Czech Republic L-159 aircraft. The
total value of these orders is in excess of $35 million.
"I'm extremely pleased that all three nations have chosen the AIM-9M
missile," said Navy Capt. Dave Venlet, the Naval Air Systems Command program
manager for air-to-air missile systems.
"Superior counter-air capability is vital to the defense requirements of
the United States and its allies. AIM-9M meets this requirement."
Raytheon has produced more than 45,000 guidance control sections and
75,000 active optical target detectors throughout the evolution of the AIM-9
Sidewinder missile. Raytheon is also the prime contractor for the AIM-9X next
generation Sidewinder missile, which is in production today.
"We are proud to have the Czech Republic join our Sidewinder family, and
for Oman and UAE to continue with the proven tradition," said Chuck Anderson,
vice president of Raytheon's Air-to-Air product line. "Delivering high
performance and affordable weapons to our customers is our primary focus."
The AIM-9M is a U.S. Navy program that has been in production for 15
years. The AIM-9 Sidewinder missile is combat proven and is the short-range
standard for U.S. Forces and many of their allies. The Sidewinder missile
family is currently in use by more than 40 nations worldwide.
With headquarters in Lexington, Mass., Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) is a
global technology leader in defense, government and commercial electronics,
and business aircraft.
Contact:
Jennifer Spears-Allen
520.794.8565
SOURCE Raytheon Company
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