Raytheon supports phalanx weapon system for nine nations. Phalanx, developed by raytheons missile systems, tucson, ariz. Raytheon phalanx the most widely deployed ciws today is the mk 15 phalanx ciws which is described as an integrated, selfcontained unit consisting of a gun system, ammunition and radar mounted in a single cylindrical elevating platform. The ciws is an integral element of the navys fleet defense indepth concept and the ship selfdefense program. Searam combines the accuracy, extended range and agility of the ram missile with the high resolution searchandtrack sensor and reliable, quickresponse of the phalanx block 1b system. Julian turner assesses the latest upgrades to raytheons ubiquitous phalanx ciws and analyses laws, a revolutionary laserbased defence.
Raytheon is headquartered in waltham, massachusetts. Raytheon awarded phalanx work naval warfare shephard media. Agile for the armed forces raytheon adopts speedy, efficient silicon valley methods to develop software raytheon s quynh tran and leon kaplan work on the aoc pathfinder program using agile devops software development at pivotal labs in cambridge, massachusetts. The deal, announced monday by the department of defense, is valued at more. Christopher deegan executive director peo integrated warfare systems unclassified unclassified distribution statement a. Phalanx, laws and the future of closein weapon systems. The goal of the livefire test was to ensure the electric gun can operate despite the heavy vibrations. Learn more with our article, raytheon awarded phalanx closein weapon system contract dod daily contracts. Oct 07, 20 a demonstration of the general dynamics raytheon phalanx ciws aboard the hmas darwin ffg04, an adelaide class oliver hazard perry class modified to ran specifications guided missile frigate.
Raytheon is being awarded a contract modification to exercise an option for design agent engineering and technical support services for the phalanx closein weapon system ciws, searam, and landbased phalanx weapon system. Damaged during a terrorist attack in aden, yemen, oct. Army and navy, proved the maneuverability, integration and performance of the mobile landbased phalanx weapon system during a recent livefire demonstration. Acquisitions made by raytheon in the years 2009 to 2014 are discussed in the following. Raytheon technologies q1 2020 earningsthursday, may 7th, at 8. The company will work to remanufacture and modernize the computer. The group was based near ballona creek, in culver city, california, usa, on the pacific coast. The company said the new upgrade allowed soldiers and sailors to fire at varying rates, which uses less ammunition. The phalanx ciws hardware kits are intended to upgrade the phalanx weapons system to the latest approved configuration. Phalanx is a weapon of last resort and the electric guns larger magazine will allow the u.
Dec 27, 2017 raytheon is being awarded a contract modification to exercise an option for design agent engineering and technical support services for the phalanx closein weapon system ciws, searam, and landbased phalanx weapon system. Medium current general purpose amplifiers and switches, 2n33 datasheet, 2n33 circuit, 2n33 data sheet. Raytheons cyber physical systems security provides advanced cyber protection from adversaries looking to leverage our own resources against us and limit our response capabilities. Raytheon awarded us army landbased phalanx weapon system.
Founded in 1922, raytheon provides stateoftheart electronics, mission systems integration, c5i products and services, sensing, effects and mission support services. The new companys name will be raytheon technologies corp. Proposed merger of equals with united technologies. Phalanx, developed by raytheon s missile systems, tucson, ariz. Raytheon to upgrade navys phalanx weapon systems govcon wire. The phalanx weapon system is a rapidfire, computercontrolled, radarguided gun that can defeat antiship missiles and other closein threats on land and at.
The base, the turret and the gun with the radardome on top. Raytheon tests new electric gun for phalanx ciws naval today. Calgary, alberta, june 23, 2009 prnewswire via comtex raytheon company nyse. Phalanx closein weapon system ciws is a fastreaction terminal defense against low and. Pdf a diagnostic approach to weapon system lifecycle support. This raytheonfunded test is one part of a series of tech refresh projects for phalanx.
Phalanx closein weapon system ciws is a fastreaction terminal defense against low and highflying, high. A demonstration of the general dynamics raytheon phalanx ciws aboard the hmas darwin ffg04, an adelaide class oliver hazard perry class modified to. Warships forecast archived report for data and forecasts on current programs please visit. Phalanx is a rapidfire, computercontrolled radar and 20mm gun system that automatically acquires tracks and destroys enemy threats that have penetrated. Raytheon company, together with its subsidiaries, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense and other government markets throughout the world. This raytheon funded test is one part of a series of tech refresh projects for phalanx. It was designed and manufactured by the general dynamics corporation, pomona division, later a part of raytheon. This plant site is the only facility in the country that can produce. Our solutions protect engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics to interact with the physical world, and enable. Rtn has delivered a phalanx block 1b close in weapon system to the uss cole ddg 67.
The upgrade allows soldiers and sailors to fire at varying rates, which uses less ammunition. The phalanx weapon system is a rapidfire, computercontrolled, radarguided gun that can defeat antiship missiles and other closein threats on land and at sea. Our people and capabilities form an innovation powerhouse. Rtn successfully tested a prototype laser area defense system lads combining the phalanx radar guided gun system with a powerful solidstate. The phalanx flir provides a unique capability to search, track and engage littoral warfare threats while simultaneously providing a significant improvement in asm engagement ranges. Raytheon to upgrade navys phalanx weapon systems govcon. Raytheon technologies corporation is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in waltham, massachusetts. The system was developed in the 1970s by general dynamics pomona divisionpurchased by hughes missile. Hughes aircraft hughes logo, adopted after death of its founder hughes developed the aim120 amraam, one of the worlds most advanced airtoair missiles hughes aircraft company was a major aerospace and defense company founded by howard hughes. United technologies, raytheon to merge to create new.
Known as the last line of defense, the electric gun now features a larger magazine for longer engagements. Consisting of a radarguided 20 mm vulcan cannon mounted on a swiveling base, the phalanx has been used by the united states navy and the naval forces of 15 other countries. Message from ceo greg hayes to raytheon technologies employees. Raytheons mobile landbased phalanx weapon system completes. Pdf version systems to go aboard ffx, aoe iiclass ships tucson, ariz. Blue marble taken from raytheon viirs sensor on the suomi npp satellite. Raytheon to deliver phalanx system to south korean navy. Raytheon missile systems company is the worlds premier producer and developer of tactical missile systems, including the advanced medium range airtoair missile, phalanx, stinger, rolling airframe missile, and tomahawk. This system is meant to unlock the full potential of satellite data. Fortune magazine has named us its most admired company in aerospace. The phalanx ciws is a closein weapon system for defense against airborne threats such as antiship missiles and helicopters. S army block 1b lpwss and associated spares and support equipment. Phalanx production started in 1978 with orders for the sale of 23 u. Raytheon wins support contract for phalanx ciws variants.
Gun and missile systems an integrated warfare perspective mr. These are the returned documents document number revision title type pdf doc. Phalanx installations continue on new production warships. Rcl awarded phalanx ciws work military logistics shephard. Army block 1b landbased phalanx weapon system lpws upgrade and conversion equipment, u. Raytheon bags phalanx ciws contract from us navy naval today. The latest contract covers support equipment for the phalanx and searam weapon systems, block 1b radar upgrades, and. Raytheon announces successful tests of a prototype laser area defense system lads combining the phalanx radar guided gun system with a solidstate laser. Raytheon awarded phalanx modification signal magazine. Raytheon, alldatasheet, datasheet, datasheet search site for electronic components and semiconductors, integrated circuits, diodes, triacs, and other semiconductors.
Terms and conditions raytheon systems company legacy. Clearancejobs is your best resource for news and information on securitycleared jobs and professionals. The phalanx ciws pronounced seawiz is a closein weapon system for defense against airborne threats such as antiship missiles and helicopters. General dynamics now raytheon phalanx ciws, hmas darwin. Janes reports from the british dsei exhibition that raytheon is working on a phalanx variant that can fire lasers. Hyperlocal predictions are the future of weather forecasting. Browse available job openings at raytheon technologies. Agile for the armed forces raytheon adopts speedy, efficient silicon valley methods to develop software raytheons quynh tran and leon kaplan work on the aoc pathfinder program using agile devops software development at pivotal labs in cambridge, massachusetts. The innovative searam system is modeled after the phalanx weapon system, replacing the 20 mm gatlin gun with a launcher that pinpoints its target and fires up to 11 ram missiles. Rtn successfully tested a new electric gun for the phalanx closein weapon system. Aug 24, 2016 clearancejobs is your best resource for news and information on securitycleared jobs and professionals. Utc veterans jobs working at raytheon technologies. According to a press release, the phalanx systems will be installed aboard the ffx batch ii frigateclass ships and aoe iiclass fast combat support ships. Dec 27, 2017 the phalanx closein weapon system is a rapidfire, computercontrolled, radarguided gun that can defeat antiship missiles and other closein threats on land and at sea, according to raytheon.
The phalanx closein weapon system is a rapidfire, computercontrolled, radarguided gun that can defeat antiship missiles and other closein. A rapidfire terminal or closein weapon system ciws with computercontrolled radar and gun. Raytheon company is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. It researches, develops, and manufactures advanced technology products in the aerospace and defense industry, including aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, cybersecurity, missiles, air defense systems, and drones. Continuous evolution improves this missile defense system. Phalanx, tomahawk cruise missile development and production. The merger of raytheon and united technologies brings together two aerospace and defense leaders with a broadened horizon of career opportunities.