MCKINNEY, Texas, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Raytheon's Network Centric Systems unit in Texas will produce radar units for Boeing's P-8A Poseidon aircraft.
The company said six long-range, multi-mission maritime and overland surveillance radars will be manufactured under the low-rate initial production order from the aircraft manufacturer.
"Our APY-10 radar will provide Boeing with advanced technology built on generations of successful Raytheon radar systems," said Tim Carey, vice president for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems. "We're committed to providing reliable systems that keep our customers safe and help them achieve mission success."
The APY-10 was designed for the Navy's Poseidon aircraft and will replace the APS-137 radar. The radar delivers accurate and actionable information in all weather, day and night, for anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
The radars will be delivered to Boeing as part of the P-8A contract with the U.S. Navy.
The P-8A replaces the P-3 aircraft and will be used for surveillance along the U.S. coastline.
