DULLES, Va., Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company
(NYSE: RTN) has opened its newest cyber facility in Augusta, Georgia, to deliver a wide range of
cybersecurity capabilities to the U.S. Department of Defense,
particularly the U.S. Army Cyber Command as it relocates to
Fort Gordon.
"Our DoD customers have come to rely on Raytheon to solve their
toughest cybersecurity challenges – from cyber hardening to
computer network defense and training," said Dave Wajsgras, president of Raytheon's
Intelligence, Information and Services business. "Building our
presence in Augusta allows us to
strengthen our partnership with the Army's new Cyber Center of
Excellence at Fort Gordon."
With more than three decades of experience in fighting the most
serious cyber threats, Raytheon is expanding its reach by bringing
its cyber expertise to the Fort
Gordon area. The U.S. Army projects it will add 2,600
military, 900 civilian and 200 contractor jobs to Fort Gordon's workforce by 2019, and boost the
post's student population by about 500 service members
annually.
Fort Gordon is one of only a
few military installations projected to grow over the next few
years. Besides being the home of the Army Signal Regiment, it will
continue to build the Army Cyber branch and school.
Raytheon is a recognized leader in providing full-spectrum cyber
capabilities, including computer network defense, managed security
services, cyber hardening, security operations centers, cyber
ranges, vulnerability assessment and cyber training capabilities.
The company has invested $3.6 billion
in research and development and acquisitions over the last 10
years, developing renowned global talent and building resources in
24 cyber facilities serving customers in 80 countries.
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,
Massachusetts. Follow us on Twitter @Raytheon.
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