MCKINNEY, Texas - Defense contractor Raytheon (NYSE:RTN), a business unit of RTX (NYSE: RTX), a prominent player in the Aerospace & Defense industry with a market capitalization of $157 billion, has completed a significant phase in developing advanced electronic warfare technology for the U.S. Navy's F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. According to InvestingPro data, RTX has demonstrated strong performance with a 43.66% year-to-date return. The company announced the successful completion of a Delta Design Review for its Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) prototype, aimed at enhancing the aircraft's survivability and sustainability.
The review, completed ahead of schedule, evaluated the weapons replaceable assemblies (WRAs) and the overall hardware system integration to ensure it meets the Navy's specifications. The system is designed to provide critical electronic attack and support measures, essential for countering threats.
Bryan Rosselli, president of Advanced Products & Solutions at Raytheon, stated, "Our solution provides the needed capabilities to defeat the ever-evolving threats of the world's most dangerous adversaries now and well into the future."
Raytheon's approach to the development of ADVEW incorporates digital and model-based systems engineering tools, which the company claims will streamline system integration, mitigate risks, and facilitate rapid integration into aircraft. This methodology is also expected to scale efficiently, reduce costs, and minimize supply chain disruptions, allowing for delivery ahead of schedule.
In December of the previous year, Raytheon secured an $80 million contract to prototype the system for the Navy. The successful Delta Design Review marks a transition to the next phase of the ADVEW development, which will include government laboratory testing to ensure compliance with Open Mission Systems and to demonstrate the system's advanced features.
Raytheon is recognized as a leading provider of defense solutions, with a history of over 100 years in technology development for integrated defense systems. RTX, the parent company with current annual revenue of $79 billion, employs more than 185,000 people globally. The company has maintained dividend payments for 54 consecutive years, reflecting its financial stability. InvestingPro analysis reveals 12 additional key insights about RTX's financial health and growth prospects, available to subscribers. It operates businesses in aviation, defense systems, and next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing.
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