Raytheon employs 72000people worldwide

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The autonomously fired round struck thethreat target from a beyond-line-of-sight range of 5.2 kilometers (about 3statute miles). MRM is a gun-fired, precision-guided projectile that providesbeyond-line-of-sight engagement capabilities to brigade combat teams."This was the first completely autonomous imaging infrared-guided shot in thehistory of the MRM program," said James Riley, Raytheon Missile Systems' vicepresident for Land Combat. "MRM's beyond-line-of-sight capabilities will giveFuture Combat Systems brigade combat team soldiers, and potentially BCTsequipped with the Abrams tank, the ability to engage the enemy out of contactand win battles while minimizing friendly casualties." The test verified two primary modes of operation: designate and autonomous. Indesignate mode, the round was initially guided to the target with a laserdesignator before switching to imaging infrared seeker guidance. Raytheon Company, with 2007 sales of $21.3 billion, is a technology leaderspecializing in defense, homeland security and other government marketsthroughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 86 years, Raytheonprovides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and othercapabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control,communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of missionsupport services.

With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000people worldwide.Contact:Heather SOURCERaytheon CompanyHeather Uberuaga of Raytheon Company, 1-520-665-5594, . On January 20th 2009, Barack Obama will be thefirst African American to become the president of the United States. It willalso be the most expensive inauguration to date, says Yahoo! News. Donatella Versace based her 2009 spring men'swear idea on Barack Obama. When the Obamas walked down from the LincolnMemorial yesterday, even the children, Malia and Sasha, received presscoverage on what they wore. With everyone showing so much supportaround the world, we felt like we were obligated to contribute something.''Employees suggested that a special feature on Obama should be made and thecompany supports the idea a hundred percent. The Obama special feature( ) will include fashion wears that are similar toMichelle Obama's fashion sense, as well as recommended products to help thenext president of the United States quit smoking.