WALTHAM, Mass., Dec. 12, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 25.5 cents per outstanding share of common stock. The cash dividend is payable on January 31, 2008 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on January 3, 2008.

Raytheon Company, with 2006 sales of $20.3 billion, is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 85 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.

  Media Contact:                 Investor Relations Contact:
  Jon Kasle                      Greg Smith
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SOURCE: Raytheon Company

CONTACT: Media- Jon Kasle, +1-781-522-5110 or Investor Relations- Greg
Smith, +1-781-522-5141, both of Raytheon

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