MARLBOROUGH, Mass.,
Dec. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The
U.S. Air Force has awarded Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) a
$37 million contract to demonstrate
new satellite communications technology that will continuously link
tactical users with military leaders in contested environments.
Managed by the Space and Missile Systems Center at Los Angeles Air Force Base, the Protected
Tactical Services Field Demonstration, or PTSFD, program represents
a major improvement in anti-jam security via the Wideband Global
Satellite Communications, or WGS, constellation and commercial
satellites.
Eventually, hardware developed and tested under the PTSFD
contract can be deployed as upgrades to existing satellite
communication terminals. By reusing the antenna and RF front end of
existing terminals, costs are greatly reduced, since those are the
most expensive elements of any SATCOM terminal.
"In today's global environment, affordable, protected and
resilient satellite communication is crucial," said Brian Gray, senior director of Raytheon
Protected Communications Systems, Raytheon
Space and Airborne Systems. "Raytheon is uniquely qualified
to deliver a reliable and affordable terminal for this critical
mission."
The new, protected SATCOM system will bring a distinct set of
capabilities, including flexible access to commercial and
government SATCOM channels for seamless transition between SATCOM
systems to maximize communications availability for tactical
forces.
Work will be performed in Marlborough,
Massachusetts, and is expected to be completed by
September 30, 2020.
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,
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