U.S. Army awards Raytheon $235.5 million contract for Patriot

摘要

Raytheon has received a $235.5 million contract for Radar Digital Processor (RDP) kits to upgrade the combat-proven Patriot Air and Missile Defense System for the U.S. and two partner nations. Awarded by the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, this full rate production contract for the U.S. will deliver benefit improved target detection and identification, enhanced surveillance and support of PAC-3 MSE missile capabilities; 40% gain in overall radar reliability due to increased Mean Time Between Failure and reduced cost with decrease in the number of battery replaceable units from 759 to 56, substantially reducing spares and maintenance costs over the life of the system.