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Raytheon Unwraps Latest Radar Development For Surface Ships

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Thursday, September 24th, 2009

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By Geoff Fein Earlier this month, Raytheon [RTN] unveiled its latest naval self-defense radar technology--the AN/SPY-5, phased-array system, which can track more targets compared to dish arrays and simultaneous threat illumination, according to a company official. The SPY-5 is also "significantly linked to the existing NATO SeaSparrow systems, and the radar's range, accuracy and beam agility enable the full performance of the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile, Mike Moe, director of surface combatant capability, told Defense Daily in a recent interview. [SPY-5]…

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