McKINNEY, Texas, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company
(NYSE: RTNA; RTNB) has been awarded a $22.6 million low rate initial
production (LRIP) contract by United Defense, L.P. for the Commander's
Independent Viewer (CIV).
This award represents the fourth and final LRIP buy prior to the Army's
full rate production decision next year. The company's Tactical Systems
business unit located in McKinney, Texas, performs work on the CIV.
The CIV, which is currently in production for the M2/M3A3 Bradley Fighting
Vehicle, provides 360 degree panoramic viewing of the battlefield. It
enhances situational awareness, weapon effectiveness and survivability for the
Bradley A3 crew. The CIV provides early threat detection and identification
at longer standoff ranges, dramatically improving performance on the modern
battlefield.
"The CIV team is second-to-none. Superb performance and focus on
productivity improvements have positioned this team for continued success. It
doesn't get much better," said Colin Schottlaender, Tactical Systems vice
president and general manager.
Raytheon Company, based in Lexington, Mass., is a global technology leader
that provides products and services in the areas of commercial and defense
electronics and business and special mission aircraft. Raytheon has
operations throughout the United States and serves customers in more than 70
countries.
Editor's Note: United Defense, L.P., is a Delaware registered limited
partnership located in Santa Clara, Calif.
Contact:
Janet Kopec
972-952-2547
SOURCE Raytheon Company
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CONTACT:
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