TUCSON, Ariz., May 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon
Company (NYSE: RTN) and UVision signed a teaming agreement to work
together on small, loitering airborne solutions. As part of the
deal, Raytheon will adapt the Hero-30 remotely-operated lethal
loitering airborne system from Israel's UVision for U.S. military
requirements.
Hero-30 is a man-packed, canister-launched airborne loitering
system. Raytheon will modify the Hero-30 for lethal target
engagement as well as traditional airborne intelligence,
surveillance and reconnaissance missions. The adapted system will
meet the U.S. Army's requirement for Lethal Miniature Aerial
Missile Systems, also known as LMAMS.
"Raytheon and UVision will offer U.S. Army small units a new
capability with a fully-developed, portable, lethal loitering
system," said Dr. Thomas Bussing,
Raytheon vice president of Advanced Missile Systems. "This system
significantly enhances the situational awareness and combat power
of small units operating on the battlefield."
The Hero-30 derivative could fulfill conventional small-unit and
special-operations requirements. Previous user evaluations have
determined Hero-30 to be extremely flexible and simple to operate
for small-unit operations.
"We are eager to begin work with Raytheon - one of the world's
most innovative technology and defense companies. The Hero-30 plays
a significant role for ground forces regardless of the operating
environment," said Noam Levitt,
UVision chief executive officer. "Our partnership with Raytheon
provides valuable battlefield intelligence and the capability to
directly engage enemy threats when necessary."
About UVision
UVision designs, develops and manufactures smart innovative,
cost-effective, lethal aerial loitering systems for customers
worldwide. With cutting-edge technology and 30 years of extensive
field experience by a professional management team from leading
Israeli defense companies, UVision delivers highly innovative
loitering systems based on unique aerodynamic platform
configurations. These solutions are tailored for unique flight
qualities, surveillance, advanced airborne guidance and navigation
systems, precision attack munitions, and command and control
stations fully integrated with communication links. For more
information, visit us at www.uvisionuav.com
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, C5I™ products and services, sensing,
effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80
countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass. Visit us at www.raytheon.com
and follow us on Twitter @Raytheon.
Media Contacts
Lorenzo R. Cortes
Raytheon
+1.520.794.2920
rmspr@raytheon.com
Ronit Konfidan
UVision
+972.52.3786665
ronit.k@uvisionuav.com
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