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Raytheon’s SSDS Set For USS

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Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

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By Geoff Fein Early next year, the Navy will install and begin testing Raytheon's [RTN] ship self-defense system (SSDS) onboard the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) aircraft carrier, leading up to certification of the company's ship self-defense systems. Additionally, this fall, Raytheon's initial export approval has been received for SSDS. "That means we can partner with the Navy and pursue international offerings for SSDS through their Foreign Military Sales program," Karl Bunker, senior program manager for surface command and control, told Defense…

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