U.S. Navy Conducts Flight Test of Tomahawk Block IV Missile

13th successful test in a row

CHINA LAKE, Calif., July 22, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- A U.S. Navy Ticonderoga-
class cruiser fired a Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) Tomahawk Block IV missile
June 17. The missile flew more than 500 miles along a preplanned route and
precisely engaged its target.
"This test demonstrated that the combat-proven Tomahawk Block IV missile
is a significant force multiplier for the U.S. Navy," said Capt. Rick McQueen,
the U.S. Navy's program manager for the Tomahawk weapon system. "It also
confirmed the missile has the range and precision strike capabilities that
enable commanders to shape the battlespace in unprecedented depth and detail."
This was the 13th consecutive successful test of the Tomahawk Block IV.
Seven of the test shots were from a submarine, and six were from a surface
vessel.
"The missile is tested under rigorous conditions to assure the warfighter
that the weapon will perform exactly as promised when used during combat,"
said Gary Hagedon, Raytheon's Tomahawk program director. "'The Tomahawk
reliability is the result of our highly dedicated and skilled engineers,
workers, suppliers, and U.S. Navy partners."
Tomahawk Block IV is a surface- and submarine-launched precision strike
stand-off weapon. It is designed for long-range precision strike missions
against high-value and heavily defended targets.
Raytheon Company, with 2007 sales of $21.3 billion, is a technology leader
specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets
throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 86 years, Raytheon
provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other
capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control,
communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission
support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000
people worldwide.
Note to Editors:
The Tomahawk Block IV missile provides an expanded array of operational
capabilities while reducing acquisition, operations and support costs. The
missile has a two-way satellite data link that enables it to respond to
changing battlefield conditions.
The strike controller can divert the missile in flight to preprogrammed
alternate targets or redirect it to a new target. The controller can also
command the Tomahawk Block IV missile to loiter over the battlefield until a
target is identified and direct it to the target.
The missile also can transmit battle damage imagery and missile telemetry
information via the satellite data link.
Contact:
Mike Nachshen
520.794.4088 - office
520.269.5697 - mobile
Michael_nachshen@raytheon.com

SOURCE Raytheon Company

Mike Nachshen of Raytheon Company, +1-520-794-4088, Mobile, +1-520-269-5697,
Michael_nachshen@raytheon.com