Raytheon reports successful missile test
Raytheon Co. said today development of its Skyguard AMOUN defense system advanced with a successful missile firing at a test range near Cairo, Egypt.
AMOUN is the Egyptian name for the defense system, designed to protect large areas including airports and cities.
A Skyguard battery consists of two launchers, each with four missiles, two 35mm guns, and radar.
"Raytheon's ability to upgrade a proven air defense solution through the continuing integration of advanced technologies has allowed us to quickly provide this critical capability," said Skip Garrett, Raytheon IDS vice president for international operations.
The Egyptian Air Defense Command successfully fired a Sparrow 7M missile against an unmanned aerial target on April 8, the company said. IDS engineers traveled to Egypt to support the test.
Integrated Defense Systems is Raytheon's unit for defense to US and international customers.
Raytheon, with 2006 sales of $20.3 billion, specializes in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With headquarters in Waltham, Raytheon employs 73,000 people worldwide.
(By Thomas C. Palmer Jr., Globe staff)
