DefenceTalkIn partnership with the Missile Defense Agency, a U.S. Navy destroyer successfully engaged ballistic and cruise missile targets simultaneously with a Raytheon-made (RTN) Standard Missile-3 and Standard Missile-2s in a complex integrated air and missile defense exercise. “This test showcases the U.S.’s ability to defend against numerous ballistic and cruise missile threats in ‘raid’ scenarios,” […]https://www.defencetalk.com/sm-3-sm-2s-take-on-ballistic-cruise-missile-targets-during-simulated-missile-attack-exercise-60971/

DefenceTalkDuring the U.S. Navy’s Combat Ship System Qualification Trials, the USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) tested two Raytheon Standard Missile-6 interceptors against anti-ship and cruise missile targets. As part of ‘engage on remote’ scenarios, the ship launched the SM-6 interceptors prior to its own radars ‘seeing’ the incoming threats, using targeting information from another Aegis ship […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raytheon-sm-6s-intercept-targets-in-engage-on-remote-tests-60868/

DefenceTalkThe East Coast is one step closer to being better defended against cruise missiles and drones. Raytheon Company (RTN) completed a series of laboratory tests that demonstrated the JLENS radar can be integrated into North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). JLENS is a system of two aerostats, or tethered blimps, that float 10,000 feet in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-armys-missile-fighting-radar-blimp-achieves-critical-milestone-60761/

DefenceTalkThe US-led air campaign in Iraq and Syria is proving a boon to weapons makers, sending their share prices soaring and bolstering political support for higher defense spending. The open-ended air war against the Islamic State group will mean billions in sales for bombs and missiles, spare parts for warplanes and a stronger case for […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-led-air-war-a-boon-for-defense-contractors-60731/

DefenceTalkMission ready. That was the verdict for the U.S. Army’s A Battery, 3rd Air Defense Artillery, who were recently certified to operate Raytheon Company’s (RTN) JLENS radar to protect the National Capital Region (NCR) from cruise missiles and drone threats. JLENS is a system of two aerostats, or tethered blimps, that float 10,000 feet in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/jlens-radar-deployed-to-protect-metro-dc-60614/

DefenceTalkUnder a $117 million contract awarded to Raytheon Company, Raytheon Missile Systems has begun production of the TALON Laser Guided Rocket. In 2013, the Armed Forces General Headquarters of the United Arab Emirates awarded Tawazun a contract to procure the TALON Laser Guided Rocket. “Full rate production of the TALON LGR is a significant milestone […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raytheon-begins-production-on-talon-laser-guided-rockets-for-the-uae-60581/

DefenceTalkRaytheon and the U.S. Army achieved the first intercept of a cruise missile by the Accelerated Improved Intercept Initiative missile. An AI3 missile also destroyed an unmanned aerial system (UAS). Both intercepts occurred during the recent Black Dart demonstration – a U.S. military exercise held July 29 – August 11. Fired from the Avenger launcher, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raytheon-ai3-missile-intercepts-first-cruise-missile-target-60508/

DefenceTalkRaytheon Company (RTN) delivered the first Block 2 variant of its Rolling Airframe Missile system to the U.S. Navy as part of the company’s 2012 Low Rate Initial Production contract. RAM Block 2 is a significant performance upgrade featuring enhanced kinematics, an evolved radio frequency receiver, and an improved control system. “As today’s threats continue […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raytheon-delivers-first-block-2-rolling-airframe-missiles-to-us-navy-60443/

DefenceTalkRaytheon Company and MD Helicopters, Inc. successfully fired four TALON laser guided rockets from the MD 530G armed aerial scout (AAS) helicopter during a series of tests at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz. “This test further demonstrates the maturity of the TALON Laser Guided Rocket weapon system as a complement to MD’s AAS platform,” said Darryl […]https://www.defencetalk.com/md-530g-helicopter-fires-laser-guided-rockets-60315/

DefenceTalkRaytheon Company’s Excalibur Ib precision guided projectile has entered full rate production (FRP). U.S. Army approval of FRP completes Excalibur Ib’s low rate initial production phase. Additionally, the U.S. Army has awarded Raytheon $52 million for continued Excalibur Ib production. “The full rate production decision is the culmination of superb teamwork between the U.S. Army […]https://www.defencetalk.com/excalibur-ib-enters-full-rate-production-60303/