PCO of Poland & Raytheon sign Letter of Intent for surveillance & targeting systems at MSPO 2015

 
MSPO 2015 Official online Show Daily
 
MSPO 2015
Official Foreign Online Show Daily News and Official Web TV
International Defense Industry Exhibition & conference
1 - 4 September 2015
Kielce , Poland
 
Raytheon at MSPO 2015
 
 
British Company Kelvin Hughes presents its combined and radar Single Mast Solution at MSPO 2015
Raytheon Company's Missile Systems business signed a Letter of Intent with PCO S.A., Poland's leading manufacturer of optoelectronic devices and laser systems, to collaboratively develop soldier sensors. Areas of cooperation will include:
Design, development and production of an enhanced night vision goggle
Advanced reconnaissance, surveillance & targeting solutions
Concept design, development, production and systems test for optics, video processor elements and other hardware elements related to future electro-optical/infrared system solutions
Existing products and capabilities for both parties via potential sub-contracting relationships

     
Raytheon Patriot Stand MSPO 2015 defense exhibition Kielce Poland 640 001 Raytheon stand with Patriot missile at MSPO 2015 International Defence Industry Exhibition in Kielce,Poland.
     
"Raytheon and PCO are well-positioned to develop advanced night vision for both the Polish armed forces and global requirements," said Duane Gooden, vice president of Raytheon's Land Warfare Systems product line. "Our PCO partners have a proven record of affordable, high-quality design and production in the optoelectronic market. Our combined expertise will position us to compete aggressively in the global market."

Earlier this year, Raytheon Missile Systems signed an LOI with MESKO to pursue opportunities related to Poland's air defense architecture and advanced defense technologies. Included in that agreement were areas for partnership in such categories as:

  • Patriot GEM-T missile sub-system production and qualification
  • Patriot GEM-T missile integration, assembly and production
  • System Level Integration and Engineering
  • Excalibur 155 mm precision artillery projectile
  • TALON laser guided rocket
Raytheon Company has signed seven contract awards and more than 30 LOIs with Polish industry, all focused on bringing work share to those partners.