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Product Name: Space and Airborne Systems

Product Description

SAS draws on resources throughout Raytheon to develop the best solution for each customer and has a reputation for exceptional quality. We’re committed to providing systems that customers can rely on to perform as needed every time, and this promise of mission assurance has been proven continually in critical missions. SAS also provides ongoing mission support such as training, logistics, and field assistance.

A Versatile Innovator

SAS has a history of major innovations across the electromagnetic spectrum.

Among these:

• The world\'s first operational AESA radar
• Our revolutionary and evolving AESA radar family
• The ATFLIR precision targeting pod
• A variety of sophisticated systems for space applications

Our highly skilled professional team continues to build on past successes, demonstrating our strong capabilities in sea, air, space, and network centric systems.

Air Dominance

Raytheon sensors, weapons, and missiles seamlessly integrate to provide the most advanced, end-to-end warfighter support available. These air dominance solutions give aircrews the edge no matter what fighter they’re flying. SAS air dominance capabilities include the most precise targeting system in production, the AESA radar, “sensors to weapons” options, electronic warfare, and a variety of EO/IR and laser systems.

ISR

SAS is a premier provider of ISR technology. A prime example is the Airborne Standoff Radar (ASTOR) system for the U.K. Ministry of Defence. ASTOR combines state-of-the-art intelligence gathering and network centric operations capability. Its dual-mode radar, sophisticated image processing, and integrated ground stations will provide combat commanders and other decision makers with the most accurate and timely information available.

Space Applications

A leading supplier of space qualified systems for civil and military use, SAS applies its broad domain knowledge to meet complex and critical needs.

Current programs include:

• The Visible Infrared Imager Radiometer Suite (VIIRS), the most sophisticated weather sensor ever developed for space
• ARTEMIS, an affordable, quickly launched satellite sensor for tactical surveillance
• The Space Tracking and Surveillance System (STSS), an advanced missile detection/tracking asset with a key role in U.S. national defense
• Other environmental, operationally responsive space, and missile defense solutions

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