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    Raytheon continues dual band radar development with $53 million U.S. Navy contract

    Aug. 1, 2012
    TEWKSBURY, Mass., 1 Aug. 2012. Raytheon Company (NYSE:RTN) won two U.S. Navy contracts with a total value of $53.6 million for the Dual Band Radar, a multi-mission air defense radar for the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) next-generation aircraft carrier. Raytheon engineers will not only enhance the system's software to optimize power efficiency, but also prepare the radar suite for the next phase of testing and evaluation.

    TEWKSBURY, Mass., 1 Aug. 2012. Raytheon Company (NYSE:RTN) won two U.S. Navy contracts with a total value of $53.6 million for the Dual Band Radar, a multi-mission air defenseradar for the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) next-generation aircraft carrier. Raytheon engineers will not only enhance the system's software to optimize power efficiency, but also prepare the radar suite for the next phase of testing and evaluation.

    "DBR is the first U.S. naval radar system capable of simultaneous, coordinated operation across two frequency ranges," says Raytheon's Kevin Peppe, vice president of Integrated Defense Systems' Seapower Capability Systems. "DBR will be the U.S. Navy's most capable radar and a critical asset for the fleet."

    About the Author

    Courtney Howard | Executive Editor

    Courtney, as executive editor, enjoys writing about all things electronics and avionics in PennWell’s burgeoning Aerospace and Defense Group, which encompasses Military & Aerospace Electronics, Avionics Intelligence, the Avionics Europe conference, and much more. She’s also a self-proclaimed social-media maven, mil-aero nerd, and avid avionics geek. Connect with Courtney at [email protected], @coho on Twitter, and on LinkedIn.

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