Leading a team of network systems experts, Raytheon Company has submitted a proposal to transform and expand the military's network capability, removing communications as a constraint to the warfighter.

Working in tandem with the U.S. Air Force's MILSATCOM Joint Program Office (MJPO), Raytheon and primary teammates The Boeing Company, General Dynamics and AT&T Government Solutions will define requirements for the Program Research & Development Announcement competitive phase of the Transformational Communications MILSATCOM (TCN) Network Segment.

"Raytheon has more than three decades of experience in developing and integrating large, complex data processing systems for space programs of strategic importance," said Mike Keebaugh, president of Raytheon's Intelligence and Information Systems business. "This includes such programs as the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System, Future Imagery Architecture, and numerous other Department of Defense, national, civil, and commercial activities. This integrated team offers a highly innovative, best-value solution, combining government experience with technology-driving commercial partners."

The Raytheon team includes the world's leading commercial and government network integrators and Internet Protocol (IP)-based service providers, offering relevant experience in terrestrial, air, space and terminal domains. AT&T Government Solutions is the world's leader in IP-based and optical networks. Boeing brings Communications On The Move (COTM) and interoperability experience through their Connexion by Boeing mobile information service and Strategic Architecture Reference Model (SARM). General Dynamics contributes 40 years of leadership in information assurance and both space-based and tactical military networks. Raytheon offers best-in-class information assurance expertise. Teammates Cisco Systems and Sun Microsystems provide industry- leading IP and computing technology respectively combined with world-class testbed capabilities to validate new communications architectures.

The Raytheon team is network-focused with space expertise, offering the experience necessary to develop an integrated system of systems by leveraging existing networks and interfaces. Individually, these companies drive future network technologies. Together the team provides MILSATCOM with the architectural foresight to prepare the MJPO for full system acquisition.

Raytheon Company, with 2002 sales of $16.8 billion, is an industry leader in defense, government and commercial electronics, space, information technology, technical services, and business and special mission aircraft. With headquarters in Lexington, Mass., Raytheon employs more than 76,000 people worldwide.

Note to editors: Traditionally known as an aerospace and defense electronics provider, Raytheon provides large-scale data processing systems, complex data-delivery software and networks for commercial and government customers at its Aurora, Colo., facilities.