EL SEGUNDO, Calif.,
July 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) was selected by the Boeing Company as radar
supplier for the B-52 bomber radar modernization program. Under the
contract, Raytheon will design, develop, produce and sustain active
electronically scanned array radar systems for the entire U.S. Air
Force B-52 fleet. The advanced radar upgrade will ensure the
aircraft remains mission ready through 2050 and beyond. Low rate
initial production is scheduled to begin in 2024.
With an AESA radar on board, the B-52 will gain improved
navigation reliability to support nuclear and conventional
missions. Raytheon's B-52 radar is based on AESA technologies
developed from the APG-79/APG-82 radar family.
"When it comes to years spent flying in support of our nation's
defense," said Eric Ditmars, vice
president of Raytheon Secure Sensor Solutions. "Our new AESA radars
give aircrews the eyes they need to achieve their mission for the
duration of the B-52's service life."
The B-52 will also benefit from improved mapping and detection
range and an increase in the number of targets it can
simultaneously engage. Along with improved capabilities that help
crews see further and more accurately, Raytheon's AESA radar offers
greater reliability than the current system because it has no
moving parts and uses modern operating software.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company,
with 2018 sales of $27 billion and
67,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader
specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity
solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 97 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 Waltham, Massachusetts. Follow
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Media Contact
B.J. Boling
972.952.4761
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