Raytheon delivers next-generation solutions to its partners in India in various areas such as integrated air and missile defence; sonar, navigation, integrated bridge and shipboard combat systems; land and warfare systems; strategic intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; air traffic management; and maritime, border, cyber and civil security.

At Defexpo, Raytheon showcased these solutions and each of these solutions help support critical systems, promote economic growth and strengthen a relationship that is based on more than six decades of innovation. Raytheon officials mentioned that the way forward in India was continued partnership and it was here for the long haul.

The company made an announcement of its testing of Excalibur lb precision-guided artillery shells during an extensive test event in Arizona. The first article test validates performance and reliability and moves the 155mm projectile closer to full-rate production, the company said.

“Excalibur gives the warfighter a pinpoint precision tool to eliminate enemy threats and is the only combat-proven, 155mm precision-guided projectile in the world today,” said Lt Col Josh Walsh, US Army Excalibur Program Manager. “This weapon continues to prove itself in testing but, more importantly, it continues to prove itself on the battlefield.”

Another highlight at the show was the presentation of Raytheon on GAGAN, the GPS-aided geo augmented navigation system jointly developed by the Airports Authority of India, the Indian Space Research Organisation and Raytheon. The system has achieved certification level required navigation performance (RNP) 0.1. The GAGAN system is a satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) equipped with the most advanced air navigation technology available.