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RTX completes technical review for prototype of U.S. Navy's HALO missile

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

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TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has successfully completed a technical review and a seamless prototype fit-check in phase one of the U.S. Navy's Hypersonic Air Launched Offensive Anti-Surface (HALO) program. HALO is a carrier-based high-speed missile that will allow the Navy to operate in and control contested battlespaces in anti-access/area denial environments and will support their long-range fires strategy.

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TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has successfully completed a technical review and a seamless prototype fit-check in phase one of the U.S. Navy's Hypersonic Air Launched Offensive Anti-Surface (HALO) program.
HALO is a carrier-based high-speed missile that will allow the Navy to operate in and control contested battlespaces in anti-access/area denial environments and will support their long-range fires strategy.
"This is a key step in fielding the Navy's first anti-ship hypersonic missile," said Colin Whelan, president of Advanced Technology at Raytheon.
Digital and physical design concepts and models of Raytheon's HALO prototype were created in a matter of months using digital and model-based engineering techniques.

U.S. Navy fields RTX's StormBreaker smart weapon on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

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Monday, November 6, 2023

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TUCSON, Ariz., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, today announced that the U.S. Navy has fielded the company's StormBreaker® smart weapon on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.

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TUCSON, Ariz., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, today announced that the U.S. Navy has fielded the company's StormBreaker ® smart weapon on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
The F/A-18 is the first approved U.S. Navy aircraft to carry StormBreaker.
"StormBreaker is a prime example of how we are using digital technologies to deliver advanced air dominance weapons, ensuring the continued relevance of fourth-generation aircraft."
StormBreaker's small size lets fewer aircraft address the same number of targets compared to larger weapons that require multiple jets.

Bill Lawrence, Former NERC CSO and Senior Director of the E-ISAC, Joins ITEGRITI Corporation as Chief Delivery Officer

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

HOUSTON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In his new role as Chief Delivery Officer, Bill will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of ITEGRITI's consulting and advisory services to clients across multiple Critical Infrastructure sectors. His extensive background in critical infrastructure cybersecurity and threat intelligence will play a crucial role in enhancing ITEGRITI's ability to protect organizations from cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

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ITEGRITI Corporation, a leading provider of Critical Infrastructure cybersecurity and compliance services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Lawrence as its new Chief Delivery Officer.
HOUSTON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In his new role as Chief Delivery Officer, Bill will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of ITEGRITI's consulting and advisory services to clients across multiple Critical Infrastructure sectors.
"I am excited to join ITEGRITI Corporation and contribute to the mission of safeguarding Critical Infrastructure against cybersecurity threats," said Bill.
His track record of success and commitment to cybersecurity excellence make him a trusted and respected leader in the industry.

NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 Launches to International Space Station

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The crew members assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 mission are in orbit following their launch to the International Space Station noon EDT Wednesday, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The crew members assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 mission are in orbit following their launch to the International Space Station noon EDT Wednesday, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The international crew will serve as the agency's fifth commercial crew rotation mission with SpaceX aboard the orbital laboratory.
"During their stay aboard the International Space Station, Crew-5 will conduct more than 200 science experiments and technology demonstrations, including studies on printing human organs in space and better understanding heart disease.
This is the sixth SpaceX flight with NASA astronauts including the Demo-2 test flight in 2020 to the space station as part of the agency's Commercial Crew Program .

Aerobotix Marks 40th Restoration of Air Inlet Ducts on F-22 Raptor Aircraft

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Aerobotix , an AS9100-certified FANUC robotics integrator, today marked having supported the 40th restoration of air inlet ducts on F-22 Raptor aircraft, as part of a maintenance contract with the U.S. Air Force.

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Aerobotix , an AS9100-certified FANUC robotics integrator, today marked having supported the 40th restoration of air inlet ducts on F-22 Raptor aircraft, as part of a maintenance contract with the U.S. Air Force.
Thats a labor saving of around 80%, so it really solves the challenge of getting these aircraft back into service quicker.
We estimate that since 2016, weve helped the Air Force save $8.8 million $220,000 per aircraft in maintenance costs.
On jet aircraft, inlets ensure smooth airflow into engines despite turbulent air coming at the ducts from multiple directions.

NASA to Host Briefings, Interviews for Agency's SpaceX Crew-5 Mission

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

The mission is NASA's fifth crew rotation flight involving a U.S. commercial spacecraft carrying crew for a science expedition aboard the microgravity laboratory.

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The mission is NASA's fifth crew rotation flight involving a U.S. commercial spacecraft carrying crew for a science expedition aboard the microgravity laboratory.
The agency will host a mission overview news conference at 12:30 p.m. EDT and a crew news conference at 2 p.m.
Both will air live on NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website .
The Crew-5 mission will carry NASA astronauts Nicole Mann and Josh Cassada as well as JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Koichi Wakata ,and Roscosmos cosmonaut Anna Kikina .

Forecast International: Fighter Aircraft Market Worth $260B over Next 10 Years

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Monday, July 18, 2022

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In its new study "The Market for Fighter Aircraft," Forecast International projects manufacturers of fighter aircraft are forecast to build over 3,855 fighters from 2022 through 2031.

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FARNBOROUGH, England, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In its new study "The Market for Fighter Aircraft," Forecast International projects manufacturers of fighter aircraft are forecast to build over 3,855 fighters from 2022 through 2031.
Production will top 400 aircraft by 2023 and then remain roughly at that level through 2027.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has illustrated the need for a strike fighter that can operate in a high threat environment.
Forecast International representatives will be available during the Farnborough International Airshow (Hall 3, Booth 2521) to demonstrate the company's extensive line of Aerospace & Defense Market Intelligence products, including Platinum Forecast System 4.4.

BAE Systems’ Seeker Technology for Low-Observable Persistent Missiles

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

BAE Systems has received a $38 million contract from Lockheed Martin for additional guidance systems for Lockheed Martins Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile ( LRASM ) program.

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BAE Systems has received a $38 million contract from Lockheed Martin for additional guidance systems for Lockheed Martins Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile ( LRASM ) program.
BAE Systems advanced radio-frequency sensor enables LRASM to strike specific, high-value maritime targets from long range in aggressive electromagnetic warfare environments.
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Were advancing the state of small electronic warfare systems through our efficient LRASM seeker design, which delivers discriminating capabilities at an affordable cost, said Larry Glennon, Small Form Factor product line director at BAE Systems.
Work on BAE Systems seeker takes place at the companys advanced manufacturing facilities in Wayne, N.J.; Greenlawn, N.Y.; and Nashua, N.H.

BAE Systems’ Seeker Technology for Low-Observable Persistent Missiles

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

BAE Systems has received a $38 million contract from Lockheed Martin for additional guidance systems for Lockheed Martins Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile ( LRASM ) program.

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BAE Systems has received a $38 million contract from Lockheed Martin for additional guidance systems for Lockheed Martins Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile ( LRASM ) program.
BAE Systems advanced radio-frequency sensor enables LRASM to strike specific, high-value maritime targets from long range in aggressive electromagnetic warfare environments.
(Credit: BAE Systems)
Were advancing the state of small electronic warfare systems through our efficient LRASM seeker design, which delivers discriminating capabilities at an affordable cost, said Larry Glennon, Small Form Factor product line director at BAE Systems.
Work on BAE Systems seeker takes place at the companys advanced manufacturing facilities in Wayne, N.J.; Greenlawn, N.Y.; and Nashua, N.H.

Boeing and Rossell Techsys - A Partnership of 100,000 Deliveries and Going Strong

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

BENGALURU, India, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rossell Techsys today announced the completion of 100,000 deliveries to Boeing for its various platforms, including 50,000 deliveries for the Apache platform alone.

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BENGALURU, India, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rossell Techsys today announced the completion of 100,000 deliveries to Boeing for its various platforms, including 50,000 deliveries for the Apache platform alone.
Rossell Techsys has manufactured these parts at their state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence (COE) facility in Devanahalli, Bangalore.
Mr. Torbjorn (Turbo) Sjogren, Vice President, International Government & Defence, Boeing Global Services; Mr. Ashwani Bhargava, Senior Director, India Supplier Management; Mr. Rishab Gupta, Director, Rossell India Ltd., and other Boeing and Rossell Techsys executives were present to mark the delivery milestone.
We value our partnership with Boeing and the encouragement given to us to work on many prestigious Boeing platforms," said Mr. Rishab Gupta, Director, Rossell Techsys.