Navy Recognition:
Navy Recognition: Raytheon often speaks of layered defense for naval vessels. Is there still a demand for this type of security at sea?
Gerard Hueber: Absolutely. Raytheon offers a complete family of mission solutions to the United States Navy and allies around the world. Our products, designed to defend against highly advanced threats by the use of a layered defense concept, not only protect ships but they protect those carrying out the mission. We understand this and it has been our unwavering duty to continue providing the best product for customers.
NR: Could you provide a background of what products create this family of mission solutions?
GH: Sure. This family consists of an overlapping layers of defense and Raytheon focuses on defeating threats initially from a long range perspective. Although, it is also necessary to provide protection on the intermediate, short range and close-in arena. The Standard Missile 6 brings a multi-mission weapon to the fight, carrying proven over-the-horizon protection in an offensive and defensive manner.
