Raytheon Names Former CIA Executive Michael P. Morgan to Lead Multi-Int Strategy for its Intelligence and Information Systems Business

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Oct. 18, 2006 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has appointed Michael P. "Mike" Morgan, a 26-year CIA veteran, to lead its multi-int strategy for its Intelligence and Information Systems (IIS) business, a $2.5 billion unit specializing in intelligence, information systems and technology.

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In this role, Morgan will develop business development initiatives to strengthen and expand IIS' expertise in the intelligence sector, helping to assure that IIS intelligence solutions are responsive to operational priorities of the intelligence community.

"Mike is a well-regarded veteran of the intelligence community. He has a proven track record with the CIA that spans more than two decades," said IIS President Michael D. Keebaugh. "Mike brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Raytheon in the areas of intelligence operations and policy."

Morgan's most recent assignment was with the CIA's Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Prior to this post, he held a variety of senior level intelligence positions with the CIA.

Morgan holds a bachelor of arts degree in government from Dartmouth College. He is the recipient of the Intelligence Commendation Medal, the Director's Medal and several other prestigious awards.

Raytheon Intelligence and Information Systems, with 2005 sales of $2.5 billion, is a leading provider of information and intelligence solutions to the government. IIS provides the right knowledge at the right time to enable its customers to make timely and accurate decisions of national significance.

Raytheon Company, with 2005 sales of $21.9 billion, is an industry leader in defense and government electronics, space, information technology, technical services, and business and special mission aircraft. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 80,000 people worldwide.

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  Keith D. Little
  703.849.1675

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CONTACT: Keith D. Little of Raytheon, +1-703-849-1675

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