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Raytheon: Infrared Seeker Could Protect UASs

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Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

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Raytheon [RTN] believes its infrared seeker that has been installed on Sidewinder missiles for decades could be used to help protect unmanned aircraft systems from possible attacks. Raytheon is pitching its air-to-air infrared system carried by the AIM-9X Sidewinders in a contract competition under the Army's Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) program to install the seekers on helicopters to fend off missile assaults. Raytheon, along with other firms, has already submitted a proposal and an award is expected by the end…

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