WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE,
N.M., Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) and the U.S. Navy successfully
flight tested the first SM-2 surface-to-air missile from the
company's restarted production line. The SM-2 Block IIIB missile
launched, flew and provided accurate telemetry data to the range,
and engaged an airborne Navy target.
SM-2 allows navies to defend against anti-ship missiles and
aircraft. Raytheon and the Navy restarted the production line to
meet global demand. The program invested in new equipment and
improved manufacturing processes to increase efficiencies.
"The SM-2 is in high demand because of its advanced capabilities
and history of more than 2,700 successful flight tests from U.S.
Navy and international ships," said Dr. Mitch Stevison, Raytheon Strategic and Naval
Systems vice president. "Navies worldwide have relied on this
missile and it will continue to provide fleet protection for
decades to come."
Raytheon has delivered over 11,000 SM-2 missiles to customers
worldwide. In 2020, the company will begin to provide Australia, Japan, South
Korea and the Netherlands
with more than 280 missiles from its latest production batch.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2019 sales of
$29 billion and 70,000 employees, is
a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil
government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of
innovation spanning 98 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
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