Directed-energy weapon

Raytheon designing U.S. Army laser

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Monday, July 2, 2018
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MCKINNEY, Texas, July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) is developing a 100 kW class laser weapon system preliminary design for integration onboard the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles.

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  • MCKINNEY, Texas, July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) is developing a 100 kW class laser weapon system preliminary design for integration onboard the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles.
  • This is a $10 million U.S. Army's High Energy Laser Tactical Vehicle Demonstration program contract.
  • HEL TVD, a U.S. Army science and technology demonstration program, is part of the Army's Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 initiative.
  • Raytheon Company, with 2017 sales of $25 billion and 64,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions.

Announcing Keynote Address by General Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018
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WASHINGTON, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Institute for Defense & Government Advancement announces that General Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff will address the Directed Energy and Next Generation Munitions Event this June 25-27 in Washington, D.C.His Keynote presentation will address Strategic Overlook and Guidance for DE Employment in the Military.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Institute for Defense & Government Advancement announces that General Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff will address the Directed Energy and Next Generation Munitions Event this June 25-27 in Washington, D.C.His Keynote presentation will address Strategic Overlook and Guidance for DE Employment in the Military.
  • Mr. William P. Bray, Deputy Assistant Secretary Navy Research, Development, Test and Evaluation
    2018 Directed Energy topics to be addressed include : Roadmap for High Power Microwave (HPM) Directed Energy (DE) Weapons, Governmental perspectives on Directed Energy Development, Acquisition and Force Integration, Joint Laser Systems Effectiveness, Lessons Learned and Future Plans for DEs Ground Mobile Platforms Operational Integration and Advancements in Power Re-Generation and Storage Solutions for DE Systems
    Visit https://distributedlethality.iqpc.com to learn more about the policies and operational considerations for the development and employment of these next-generation weapons.