Raytheon expands capacity to build advanced systems of the future

TUCSON, Ariz. — Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) executives, along with federal, state and local officials, and local business leaders, dedicated new facilities at Raytheon Missile Systems. This is part of a large-scale expansion and modernization project to increase capacity and capability at Raytheon’s Tucson operations. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place in front of newly-built structures that will house many of the 2,000 new employees the company is hiring to support business growth.

New buildings scheduled for completion this year include an advanced testing facility, a multi-purpose building and a customer access center. The expansion is planned for completion in 2020 and includes:

• New buildings.
• Infrastructure upgrades.
• Engineering and manufacturing enhancements.
• High-powered computing capabilities.

Raytheon Missile Systems is designing, engineering, testing and manufacturing some of the most advanced aerospace and defense technologies of today and the future, including missile defense systems, hypersonic missiles and space vehicles. Arizona’s supportive environment for business investment and growth is an enabler of Raytheon’s success.

“Our expansion supports the nation’s military, the security of America’s allies and the U.S., state and local economies,” said Dr. Taylor W. Lawrence, Raytheon Missile Systems president. “This project validates Southern Arizona’s strengths in innovation, technology and quality of life for our growing workforce, and has been made possible by the strong collaboration and support of government and private sector partners.”

Raytheon’s recent expansion is expected to result in billions of dollars of economic impact throughout Arizona over 10 years. Partners in the expansion include Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, Arizona Commerce Authority, Pima County, City of Tucson, Sun Corridor Inc., Tucson Airport Authority and Tucson Electric Power.

State of Arizona
“With more than 500 suppliers around Arizona and a workforce of nearly 12,000 people, Raytheon continues to have a positive economic impact throughout our state,” Ducey said. “Increasing Raytheon’s infrastructure and job growth in Arizona is a major win for all of us, and the result of solid partnerships statewide.”

Pima County
“Pima County works with our regional partners to create an environment supportive of innovation and opportunity for Raytheon,” said Pima County Supervisor Sharon Bronson. “Raytheon has been a terrific partner in boosting the economy of Pima County and we appreciate its commitment to our community. These are the high-paying, high-tech jobs every community strives to have.”

“Pima County worked diligently with all of our governmental partners to understand Raytheon’s issues and achieve solutions,” said Pima County Supervisor Ramón Valadez. “We literally moved county roads and invested in buffer space because we understand the economic value of Raytheon to Pima County. It’s been a great partnership.”

City of Tucson
“Tucson’s partnership with Raytheon goes way back,” said Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild. “We’re very pleased to see this construction reach completion and to welcome the new employees who will be working in these new buildings.”

Raytheon Missile Systems is Southern Arizona’s largest private employer with an annual statewide economic impact of more than $2.1 billion.

Raytheon MALD-J Delivering improved performance at lower cost

TUCSON, Arizona — Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) and the U.S. Air Force validated performance of an upgraded navigation system for the Miniature Air Launched Decoy-Jammer (MALD-J) in six flight tests from B-52 and F-16 aircraft at White Sands Missile Range, N.M.

MALD® is a state-of-the-art, low-cost expendable flight vehicle that is modular, air-launched and programmable. It weighs fewer than 300 pounds and has a range of approximately 500 nautical miles.  MALD-J adds radar-jamming capability to the basic MALD platform.

It confuses enemy air defenses by duplicating friendly aircraft flight profiles and radar signatures and maintains all capabilities of MALD and adds jamming capabilities.

Raytheon began delivery of MALD-Js in the fall of 2012.

The system upgrade, designated as GAINS II (GPS Aided Inertial Navigation System), includes an enhanced multi-element GPS controlled antenna assembly. This new technology improves MALD-J navigation performance in a GPS jamming environment. Improvements and efficiencies within the design helped to reduce GAINS II unit costs.

“Improving performance while reducing costs is a win for Raytheon and our customer,” said Brian Burton, director of MALD Programs for Raytheon.

Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems in El Segundo, Calif., supported design work for GAINS II, while Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, Ariz., supplied systems engineering, integration and testing. Raytheon is now producing and delivering MALD-J systems with the upgraded navigation.

MALD® is a state-of-the-art, low-cost expendable flight vehicle that is modular, air-launched and programmable. It weighs fewer than 300 pounds and has a range of approximately 500 nautical miles.  MALD-J adds radar-jamming capability to the basic MALD platform.

Strong industry and government partnerships enable growth and addition of nearly 2,000 jobs for Pima County

TUCSON, Arizona — Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) plans to expand its Southern Arizona operations by adding nearly 2,000 jobs at the Missile Systems business headquarters over a five year period. The company plans to hire workers at all skill levels with an emphasis on engineering and other higher-wage, technical positions.

Job creation, facilities expansion and operational output is expected to result in billions of dollars of economic impact for Arizona over 10 years as the company had already posted over 360 jobs online for Tucson Friday.

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“These rewarding, high technology jobs will support Raytheon’s growth and bring even more top talent to this region,” said Dr. Taylor W. Lawrence, Raytheon Missile Systems president. “The strong support we receive from state and local organizations is essential to our expansion plans, and will help provide Raytheon with the workforce and infrastructure to meet the growing demand we are seeing from our customers.”

“Raytheon’s decision to expand its operations in Tucson is excellent news not only for the region, but for our entire state’s economy,” said Sandra Watson, President & CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority. “Following a competitive search process, Arizona’s pro-business policies, exceptional talent and strategic location won out. This project will create a significant number of high-wage jobs, adding to the already strong momentum in Southern Arizona.”

The company’s decision to expand here validates Southern Arizona’s strengths in innovation, technology and quality as a community to attract and retain talent. State, regional and local partners are working with Raytheon to demonstrate that Arizona has the partnerships, infrastructure and workforce to meet the company’s long-term growth needs.

Over the years, Raytheon has become threatened with urban encroachment from residential development south of Raytheon. In March 2012, the County took a pro-active steps and acquired 382 acres of land for $5.9 million, which is now the County-owned Aerospace, Defense and Technology Business and Research Park, and began to lay the groundwork to protect Raytheon expansion for the future.

A complete list of proposed County incentives is to be presented Tuesday, November 22 to the Board of Supervisors for final approval, including Foreign-Trade-Zone designation.

Partners in the expansion initiative include Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, Arizona Commerce Authority, Pima County, City of Tucson, Sun Corridor Inc., Tucson Electric Power and the Tucson Airport Authority.

“With an existing workforce of 10,000 people and a network of over 500 suppliers in Arizona, Raytheon is the largest private employer in Southern Arizona and has an incredibly positive economic impact throughout our state,” said Governor Ducey. “Increasing Raytheon’s infrastructure and job growth in Arizona is a major win for all of us, and the result of strong partnerships statewide.”

City of Tucson Mayor, Jonathan Rothschild said, “Raytheon’s decision to annex into the city gave them the tools and opportunity to stay and grow in Tucson. Management saw that being part of Tucson made good business sense, we’re very pleased that Raytheon has chosen to expand its operations in Tucson.”

“The impact of adding nearly 2,000 jobs and significant investment by our region’s largest private employer cannot be overstated,” said Joe Snell, president & CEO, Sun Corridor Inc.  “Raytheon’s decision comes on the heels of other relocations and expansions in the last few years by Caterpillar, HomeGoods and Comcast among others. Southern Arizona is now at the top of national job growth rankings, making us a region on the move.”

Raytheon Company, with 2015 sales of $23 billion and 61,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 94 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5I™ products and services, sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.