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Raytheon’s Speed-of-Light Protection System Can Shield Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Raytheon CompanyRaytheon Company—October 10, 20110
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Raytheon\'s DIRCM

Raytheon\’s DIRCM

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2011 — Raytheon Company’s (NYSE: RTN) Common Infrared Counter Measures solution for U.S. Army helicopters is also ideal for protecting unmanned aircraft systems. At 15 pounds less than the Army’s requirement, Raytheon’s CIRCM system is lightweight enough for large UAS platforms.

“These unmanned aircraft are widely deployed in today’s battlespace, and they are highly vulnerable to missile attacks,” said Mike Booen, vice president of Advanced Security and Directed Energy Systems for Raytheon Missile Systems. “Raytheon is developing a family of directed infrared counter measure (DIRCM) solutions that can protect cargo aircraft and combat helicopters; unmanned is the next logical step.”

Operating at the speed of light, DIRCM systems use low-watt lasers to confuse the guidance systems of sophisticated missiles and divert them away from aircraft. Raytheon’s CIRCM is part of the company’s family of DIRCM systems.

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“Raytheon’s DIRCM solutions are lighter, more reliable and draw significantly less power than other systems on the market today,” said Booen. “Our solutions are also flexible; we can integrate with any laser and any warning system.”

Raytheon is competing as a prime contractor for the Army’s CIRCM contract. Once fielded, CIRCM systems will shield the Army’s combat helicopters from guided missiles. A contract downselect is expected early next year.

Raytheon CIRCM benefits

Extremely lightweight

Highly reliable

Integrates with any laser and warning system

About Raytheon

Raytheon Company, with 2010 sales of $25 billion, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 89 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. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide. For more about Raytheon, visit us at www.raytheon.com and follow us on Twitter at @raytheon.

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