EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 21, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has been awarded a $19.8 million contract for the continued production of ALR-69A(V) radar warning receiver systems for the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, Robins Air Force Base, Ga.

The contract calls for fabrication and testing of 34 all-digital receivers under the ALR-69A(V) low rate initial production program. Deliveries of the systems are expected to begin in March 2011 and end in June 2012.

"We are delighted we can continue to provide the enhanced capabilities of the ALR-69A(V) to our U.S. and international customers," said Scott Jackson, general manager of electronic warfare systems. "Our digital RWR technology is a game changer for the warfighter and dramatically improves crew survivability and situational awareness."

An upgrade replacement of the ALR-69(V) installed on U.S. Air Force C-130, F-16 and A-10 aircraft, the ALR-69A(V) is part of Raytheon's portfolio of radar warning receivers that includes the ALR-67(V)3, currently in production for domestic and international F/A-18s. More than 442 ALR-67(V)3 units have been produced and shipped.

Capabilities of the ALR-69A(V) system include significantly enhanced situational awareness; improved air-crew survivability; and a solution to parts-obsolescence issues with existing systems. The digital architecture of the system permits future programming of advanced tactical targeting techniques for rapid and accurate multiplatform geo-location of threats, and easy reprogramming to keep pace with emerging threats.

Work on the program is being performed by Raytheon's Space and Airborne Systems business. With 2008 revenues of $4.4 billion, 12,000 employees and headquarters in El Segundo, SAS is a leading supplier of sensor systems that provide actionable information for the network-centric battlefield.

Raytheon Company, with 2008 sales of $23.2 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 87 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 73,000 people worldwide.

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