Raytheon is ramping up production of small UAVs.
The move is in response to growing demand, according to a company news release. In addition, Raytheon is forming a new UAV directorate "within the Advanced Missile Systems product line in Tucson, Arizona, that combines expertise in small UAS airframe and integration, with mission payload, command and control, and technology from across the company," the company said.
"Demand for our UAS platforms continues to grow as we deliver innovative unmanned solutions to a wide range of customers," said Thomas Bussing, vice president of Raytheon's Advanced Missile Systems product line. "This new directorate links company talents in aerodynamic design, propulsion systems, ground stations and a variety of mission payloads into one team that will enable us to deliver even better solutions to our customers."
Capt Jason Rider, Deputy Program Manager, Program Executive Office Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons, U.S. Navy, will speak on a panel about the military's increased use of unmanned systems and sensors for intelligence purposes at the C4ISR & Networks Conference on May 26th. For more information, click here.
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