Raytheon wins first contract for new lightweight GPS anti-jam
capability for land systems
HARLOW, England, Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon UK has been
awarded a significant contract by the UK Ministry of Defence for
delivery of a new GPS Anti-Jam Antenna System. The contract is for
an undisclosed number of advanced systems for deployment in
operational theaters spanning multiple vehicle platforms. This UOR
(Urgent Operational Requirement) contract is the first award for
Raytheon's GPS Anti-Jam (AJ) Land product family.
Bob Delorge, chief executive,
Raytheon UK, commented: "Raytheon UK has a track record of on-time
delivery for GPS AJ systems, having delivered over 7,000 units for
air and naval capabilities in the UK and U.S. Many of the military
platforms used in operations are protected by the proven Raytheon
GPS anti-jam technology, and the first order for our Land GPS AJ
product family marks a significant success."
The contract will see the deployment of the systems under a very
short timescale, with final delivery of the capability expected to
be completed six months from contract award.
About Raytheon UK
Raytheon UK is a subsidiary of Raytheon Company. It is a prime
contractor and major supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence and has
developed strong capabilities in mission systems integration in
defense, national security and commercial markets. Raytheon UK also
designs, develops and manufactures a range of high-technology
electronic systems and software at facilities in Harlow,
Glenrothes, Uxbridge, Waddington and Broughton.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2011 sales of $25
billion and 71,000 employees worldwide, is a technology and
innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and
other government markets throughout the world. With a history of
innovation spanning 90 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art
electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in
the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications
and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission
support services. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass. For more about Raytheon, visit
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