KIELCE, Poland, Sept. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Poland's
government announced it will formally request the Raytheon Company
(NYSE: RTN) combat-proven Patriot Integrated Air and Missile
Defense System from the United
States government.
"Poland's formal request is an
important milestone toward becoming the 6th NATO Patriot country
and the 14th Patriot partner nation," said Wes Kremer, president of Raytheon Integrated
Defense Systems. "Raytheon will continue supporting the U.S. and
Polish governments through the Foreign Military Sales process.
Poland's Patriot solution provides
a proven capability against the evolving threat of ballistic and
cruise missiles, and advanced aircraft and drones."
During the FMS process, Raytheon will also partner with
Poland's government and industry
to finalize offset and industrial participation plans. Raytheon has
already signed eight contracts and more than 30 letters of intent
with Polish industry.
About Global Patriot Solutions
Raytheon's Global Patriot Solutions is the most advanced
portfolio of air and missile defense technologies in the world,
providing comprehensive protection against a full range of advanced
threats including aircraft, tactical ballistic missiles, cruise
missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. Patriot is continually
upgraded and enhanced to leverage the latest technology. Thirteen
nations depend on Patriot as the foundation for their
defense.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2015 sales of $23
billion and 61,000 employees, is a technology and innovation
leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity
solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 94 years, Raytheon
provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration,
C5ITM products and services, sensing, effects, and
mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon
is headquartered in Waltham,
Massachusetts. Follow us on Twitter @Raytheon.
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