50.92 (-0.21) - Proven Technology
- Air Traffic Management Systems
- Command and Control
- Defence Targeting Toolset
- Mission Support and Services
- Naval Integration
- Power Solutions
- Missile Systems
- Platform Integration
- Semiconductor Technology
- Navigation Systems
- Information Superiority
- National Security
- Training and Mission Support
Missile Systems
Raytheon is a global leader in the development and deployment of a wide range of advanced technology precision weapons systems. With indigenous design and development in country, Raytheon UK is the Prime Contractor and Design Authority for the Paveway™ IV Precision Guided Bomb. In addition to Paveway™ IV, Raytheon UK is involved in the following, which are in service with, or are on order for, U.K. armed forces:
AMRAAM
The AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) is an advanced active radar-guided missile that features the latest digital technology and micro-miniature solid-state electronics. It can be launched day or night in any weather and its capabilities include lookdown/shootdown, multiple launches against multiple targets, resistance to complex ECM, interception of high- and low-flying and manoeuvring targets, and interceptions at very short range.
AMRAAM is used by the air forces of 20 nations, including the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy. The U.K. government is procuring AMRAAM as the prime Beyond Visual Range defensive weapon system for Eurofighter Typhoon until Meteor enters service.
The US Department of Defense plans to continue AMRAAM evolution to ensure threat dominance and that it will remain the proven BVR missile. This evolution will include kinematic enhancements and further guidance improvements to provide the U.S. and allied aircrews with an assured threat superiority. AMRAAM is integrated on all US and allied fighter aircraft (including Eurofighter, F-22 and JSF). Raytheon UK is actively engaged in the AMRAAM programme, supplying the Shortened Control Actuator System to its sister business in Tucson, Arizona.
Javelin
The Raytheon-Lockheed Martin Javelin system is now the U.K.‘s premier anti-armour/assault weapon. It provides a man-portable, anti-tank weapon capability that can be used day or night. With a range of up to 2,500 metres, using long-wave imaging infrared technology, it allows for deployment by a single soldier and can be fired from within a confined space. The Light Forces component of the Javelin programme is already in service whilst the Armoured Ground Component will enter service in 2007.
Javelin is in service with the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps and has been used extensively on operations. Along with the U.K. selection, other commonwealth nations who have already procured Javelin include Australia and New Zealand. Javelin is also on order for the armed forces of several other countries and is being evaluated for integration onto ground and naval platforms.
Raytheon UK produces a number of components and assemblies for Javelin including the Guidance Unit Cards and Hybrid, Electronic Control Unit and Video Image Processing Unit.
Loitering Munitions
Raytheon UK is playing a major part in the MOD’s £20 million Loitering Munition Capability Demonstration (LMCD) project which is led by Ultra. The LMCD team is known as BLADE and Raytheon UK will lead the command and control element of the programme. Raytheon IIS in the U.S. will provide the Multi Vehicle Control System.
LMCD is part of the Indirect Fire Precision Attack (IFPA) programme, aimed at modernising and enhancing the Royal Artillery’s capability, including the possible introduction of a Loitering Munition (LM). The LM system is anticipated to consist of an LM, a Command Post, a Ground Control Station and Launch Vehicle. The 22-month contract has a multimillion pound value for Raytheon UK and will broaden the company’s Command and Control and Mission Systems Integration understanding.”
Maverick
Maverick is an air-launched precision guided munition that offers a number of features including Lock-on before launch, Launch and leave. It has proven performance against moving armoured vehicles and ships and has capability against targets of opportunity.
The U.K. government has acquired Maverick for the RAF’s Harrier GR7s. Raytheon UK undertook the integration of the system and is providing on-going in-service support to the RAF.
Paveway
Since its inception in 1968, the Paveway series of Laser Guided Bombs (LGBs) has revolutionised tactical air-to-ground warfare. These semi-active laser guided munitions, which home on reflected energy directed on the target, not only drastically reduce the number of munitions required to destroy a target, but also feature accuracy, reliability and cost effectiveness previously unattainable with conventional weapons. An added plus is the universal nature of the laser guidance kits, which enable current general purpose bombs to be readily converted to precision, tactically effective munitions. Paveway has been the most successful air-to-ground weapon system employed during recent conflicts.
The introduction of the Paveway III (U.K.) LGB to the Royal Air Force was a major success story in the management of the sale of a U.S. product to the RAF, where the target in-service date was met with U.K. support. Paveway III (U.K.) is cleared for use on the RAF’s Tornado IDS, (GR Mk 1, 1a, 4, and 4a ), Jaguar GR Mk 1 and Harrier GR Mk 7 and T Mk 10.
Raytheon UK provides support for Paveway III covering Post Design Services, Repair, Spares and Support including re-supply.
The UK Ministry of Defence has acquired both Enhanced Paveway II and Enhanced Paveway III, plus support equipment. The upgrade to Enhanced Paveway is by means of kits supplied and installed by Raytheon, adapting the existing Paveway LGBs held by the Royal Air Force.
Paveway™ IV Precision Guided Bomb
As the prime contractor for the U.K. Ministry of Defence for the Paveway™ IV programme, Raytheon has demonstrated global leadership in Missile Defence. Since 2008, Paveway™ IV has been operational with the Harrier GR9 and in 2009 with the Tornado GR4 and is known as the U.K. Royal Air force weapon of choice.
Paveway™ IV features dual-mode guidance and is the latest generation of the Paveway family. For extreme accuracy in all operational scenarios it utilises second-generation, state-of-the-art GPS aided inertial navigation that incorporates anti-spoofing and anti-jamming technology. It also incorporates a laser-guidance system and the pilot is able to switch between modes as necessary, even after release. This gives maximum flexibility to attack re-locatable and moving targets as well as fixed targets.
Paveway™ IV provides a state-of-the-art, all-weather precision munition that is easy to integrate on current and future aircraft. It is a joint programme between Raytheon UK in the U.K. and Raytheon Missile Systems (RMS) in Tucson, Arizona. Raytheon UK in Harlow is the Weapon Design Authority, providing Systems Engineering, Programme Management and Aircraft Integration, and the Raytheon UK Glenrothes plant manufactures the GAINS (GPS Aided Inertial Navigation System), and RMS in Tucson is the DA for the Warhead and ECCG (Enhanced Computer Control Group) and undertakes final assembly and test of the ECCG. Raytheon’s UK Paveway Team also includes Portsmouth Aviation Limited (Air Foil Group and Navalised containers) and EDO MBM Technology in Brighton (Aircraft Umbilical Interconnect System and Quad Containers). Thales Missile Electronics Ltd in Basingstoke has developed and now manufactures the PGB Fuze, a state-of-the-art ‘intelligent’ fuze with full cockpit interface.
Spiral development options for Paveway™ IV , primarily for satisfying the U.K., MOD requirements for Selective Precision Effects At Range (SPEAR), include the provision of a wing kit that will more than double the range of the weapon, alternative warhead variants for low yield and high penetration, high moving target engagement capability, a datalink for post release weapon communications, enhanced GPS anti-jam and improved target selectivity/autonomy.