EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., June 1,
2017 /PRNewswire/ -- During a recent Army test, a pair
of Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) Stinger anti-air missiles equipped
with new proximity fuzes intercepted two small unmanned airborne
systems—an MQM-170C Outlaw and an unidentified smaller system—for
the first time. Proximity fuzes allow missiles to destroy targets
by making contact or by detonating in close range.
The Stinger weapon system is a lightweight, self-contained air
defense system that can be rapidly deployed by ground troops and on
military platforms. It is combat proven in four major conflicts and
is now deployed in more than 18 nations and with all four U.S.
military services.
"Stingers are usually loaded with direct impact warheads, which
is appropriate for larger targets such as cruise missiles and
aircraft," said Kim Ernzen, vice
president of Raytheon's Land Warfare Systems product line. "The new
proximity fuze gives ground forces the ability to engage small,
elusive targets using a proven, familiar system."
U.S. and coalition partners deploy Stinger in multiple
configurations, including man-portable, helicopter air-to-air, and
ground-based vehicle applications.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2016 sales of $24
billion and 63,000 employees, is a technology and innovation
leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity
solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 95 years, Raytheon
provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration,
C5ITM products and services, sensing, effects, and mission
support for customers in more than 80
countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Follow us
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