Date posted: 02/22/2009*

Raytheon Missile Systems has completed a Laser-Guided Rocket (LGR) wind tunnel test that produced both high fidelity flight simulations and data for development of the aerodynamic model required for autopilot design.

The LGR program is part of a cooperative development agreement with Emirates Advanced Investments (EAI) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The agreement is for the development of a semi-active laser guided 70 mm (2.75 inch) rocket designed to provide increased precision and lethality compared with conventional, unguided rockets.

"This program is a potential model for Raytheon's global business template," said Richard Janik, Raytheon Missile Systems' LGR program director. "It has important financial, engineering and manufacturing ramifications for our international business efforts, our UAE partner and our customers."

The Raytheon-EAI cooperative development agreement includes a follow-on production proposal to manufacture LGR in both the U.S. and the UAE.

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