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Boomerang Takes To The Air

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, October 25th, 2013

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Raytheon’s [RTN] Boomerang shooter detection-location technology that saves lives on the ground has been adapted for use on helicopters to help save aircrews. BBN Technologies, a wholly owned Raytheon subsidiary, has been providing Boomerang detection-location systems for vehicles, fixed sites and as a soldier-wearable system for the United States and its allies since 2003. Boomerang Photo: Raytheon “Helicopters are inherently vulnerable, but they also have the ability to maneuver quickly and aggressively when fire is detected,” said Dave Schmitt, director of…

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