Next-generation control segment to enhance warfighter and civilian GPS
capabilities
AURORA, Colo., Nov. 26, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE:
RTN) has been awarded a $160 million, 18-month contract to develop a new
system design for the next-generation Global Positioning System Control
Segment. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile
Systems Center.
The new control segment will revolutionize GPS command, control and
mission capabilities and refocus operations for the current GPS Block II
and all future GPS satellites on user effects-based operations. The system
will include anti-jam capabilities, improved system security, accuracy and
reliability and will be based on a modern service-oriented architecture to
integrate government and industry open system standards.
"This award is an excellent opportunity for Raytheon to continue our
fine performance in control systems while pursuing new areas for growth,"
said Michael D. Keebaugh, president of Raytheon's Intelligence and
Information Systems (IIS) business. "With more than 40 years' experience
delivering satellite ground command and control systems, we are uniquely
qualified to deliver the right control system to enhance the Air Force,
military and civil users' capabilities."
Keebaugh added that Raytheon has deployed more than 100 unique control
systems for military and commercial satellites as well as 75 GPS systems
for the Department of Defense, civil, commercial and national markets
ranging in scope from navigation, transportation, surveying and rescue
operations.
Based in Garland, Texas, Raytheon IIS is a leading provider of
information and intelligence solutions to the government. Raytheon IIS has
annual revenues of approximately $2.6 billion and employs more than 9,000
engineering and technical professionals worldwide.
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 85
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.
Note to Editors
This contract award was originally announced by the Department of
Defense Nov. 21, 2007.
Contact:
Keith Little
703.949.1675
SOURCE Raytheon Company
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