BOSTON, 24 Sept. 2007.LynuxWorks Inc.'s flagship real-time operating system (RTOS), LynxOS, is serving as the platform for Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems' Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS), the next-generation combat system that automates defense sensors and weapon systems on board across different U.S. Navy ships.
The hard, real-time capabilities of LynxOS, combined with LynuxWorks' rich tradition of leadership in open standards, addressed the requirements of the Navy's Open Architecture initiative, which was instituted to implement international standards and create common applications and services among military platforms.
Currently being implemented on three Navy ship classes, Raytheon's open architecture SSDS integrates data from a set of sensors to identify and prioritize threats. The system provides a clearer picture of the threat situation and a quicker assessment of tactical decisions to use in return.
"The Navy's Open Architecture program and SSDS represent the importance of COTS embedded technologies to the defense forces of the future," says Gurjot Singh, president and CEO, LynuxWorks. "Open standards have become de rigueur, and LynuxWorks has been leading this movement for nearly 20 years. By continuing to innovate with companies such as Raytheon on SSDS and other projects, LynuxWorks will continue to bring to market innovative solutions that will help protect and defend the fleet."
