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Raytheon Forms New Security Business Line Within Network Centric Systems

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

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To better focus its efforts on public safety and security, Raytheon [RTN] yesterday said that its Network Centric Systems (NCS) division has created a new business line that combines the division’s existing security solutions and civil communications businesses that are currently spread across multiple groups. The new Security and Transportation Systems business has two major public safety focus areas, security solutions and interoperable communications networks and equipment for emergency responders. The STS line will be led by a vice president,…

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