Date posted: 11/02/2009*

For its first-ever double issue devoted to innovation, the editors of Aviation Week & Space Technology commissioned original research and stimulated new dialogue on a subject that is critical to the future of the aerospace and defense industry.

As part of its reporting, the publication focused on Raytheon's philosophy and approach to innovation through a feature story involving Chairman and CEO William H. Swanson; Vice President of Engineering, Technology and Mission Assurance Mark Russell; and leaders of programs at Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems.

Read the article to learn what they had to say about innovation and how it is spurred and nurtured throughout the company.