TEMECULA, Calif., Oct. 10, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE:
RTN) assembled 15 industry vendors Sept. 26 to demonstrate how off-the-shelf
technologies can be integrated to provide greater effectiveness to military,
law enforcement and first responder operations.
The demonstrations, held at the French Valley Airport in Temecula, Calif.,
were attended by an array of national, state and local public officials from
the Los Angeles and San Diego areas.
'Throughout the country, there are law enforcement and first responder
professionals who are looking to improve their effectiveness using the
technology that already exists,' said Gene Blackwell, Raytheon vice president
of the Rapid Initiatives Group. 'For that reason, we tried to assemble public
officials to demonstrate the art of the possible.'
One of the demonstrations used existing technology for affordable air
surveillance. Timely processing of sensor data produced valuable information
for quicker and more accurate decision-making.
This persistent surveillance system was mounted on an ultralight aircraft
and flown during the demonstrations. A hyperblimp was also used to demonstrate
how users can survey a specific geographic area more efficiently.
All the demonstrations showed different ways to increase efficiency in
detecting, identifying, responding and eliminating threats for force
protection, counterterror and first responder missions.
Raytheon Company, with 2007 sales of $21.3 billion, is a technology leader
specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets
throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 86 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.
Note to Editors:
A Sept. 24 release incorrectly stated that the demonstrations were held
for the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System. Public
officials from across California were invited to attend, and the event was not
limited to any specific program or organization.
Contact:
Lynford Morton
703.284.4446
lynfordm@raytheon.com
SOURCE Raytheon Company
