GARLAND, Texas, Nov. 14, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE:
RTN) has signed a contract with the U.K. Home Office to develop and
implement the nation's 'e-Borders' project, an advanced border control and
security program.
The program will collect and analyze passenger and crew data, provided
by carriers (air, sea and rail), of all journeys to and from the U.K. in
advance of their travel. It will support an intelligence-led approach to
operating border controls, by identifying those involved in abuse of U.K.
immigration laws, serious and organized crime and terrorism.
The e-Borders program will build upon the country's current pilot
program for border control and expand it into a fully flexible, scalable
and robust e- Borders capability within two years.
"International growth and border security are major growth areas for
Raytheon, and we believe today's announcement is testament to our strength
and ability to grow in these markets," said Mike Keebaugh, president of
Raytheon's Intelligence and Information Systems business. "We look forward
to working closely with the Home Office to deliver an integrated, secure
border for the 21st century."
As the prime contractor for the e-Borders contract, Raytheon is
responsible for systems integration, travel services and overall project
management, drawing upon its extensive development and production base in
the U.K. as well as the company's worldwide technology resources.
Raytheon Company, with 2006 sales of $20.3 billion, is a technology
leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government
markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning more
than 80 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 73,000 people worldwide.
Contacts:
Jon Kasle
Raytheon Company
781.522.5110
Keith Little
Raytheon Intelligence and Information Systems
703.849.1675
SOURCE Raytheon Company
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CONTACT:
Jon Kasle, +1-781-522-5110, or Keith Little,
+1-703-849-1675, both of Raytheon Company
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