TUCSON, Ariz., May 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Navy
completed a series of test shots using Raytheon Company's (NYSE:
RTN) SeaRAM anti-ship missile defense system, taking out several
targets in a variety of scenarios that mimic today's most advanced
threats to naval ships.
The series of two shots included one in which two supersonic
missiles were inbound simultaneously, flying in complex, evasive
maneuvers. In both flights, SeaRAM detected, tracked and engaged
the threats, and fired Rolling Airframe Missile Block 2 guided
missiles which successfully intercepted the targets.
"SeaRAM achieved a new level of success today, intercepting
targets under high-stress conditions," said Rick Nelson, vice president of Raytheon's Naval
and Area Mission Defense product line. "The system demonstrated
once again that it can provide the sophisticated protection
warfighters need."
The tests were conducted on the Navy's Self Defense Test Ship
off the coast of Southern
California.
About Close-in Defense Solutions
- Raytheon's Phalanx is a rapid-fire, computer-controlled radar
and 20mm gun system that acquires, tracks and destroys enemy
threats that have penetrated all other ship defense systems.
- Intended to enlarge Phalanx's keep-out range against anti-ship
missiles, rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft, unmanned aircraft
systems and other evolving threats, SeaRAM anti-ship missile
defense systems use advanced Phalanx Block 1B sensors and replace
the gun with an 11-round Rolling Airframe Missile guide.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2015 sales of $23
billion and 61,000 employees worldwide, 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, capabilities in C5I (command, control,
communications, computing, cyber and intelligence), sensing,
effects and mission support services. Raytheon is headquartered in
Waltham, Mass. visit us at
www.raytheon.com and follow us on Twitter @Raytheon.
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