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Raytheon Completes Testing Of HARM Upgrades

Monday, September 17th, 2012

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Raytheon [RTN] completed testing of its HARM Control Section Modification (HCSM) to its High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM), according to a company statement. The upgrades help HARMs be more precise and accurate while reducing collateral damage. The HCSM adds a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver and an improved inertial measurement unit (IMU) for precision navigation. HCSM also features a digital flight computer that merges targeting solutions from navigation and seeker systems. These enhancements improve the probability of a hit while controlling…

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