Raytheon Intelligence & Space selected to participate in development of the Advanced Battle Management System

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Raytheon Intelligence and Space has been awarded a multiple award IDIQ contract by the U.S. Air Force to support the development of the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS). Valued at up to $950 million over the next five years, this initiative aims to enhance Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) capabilities. Key features include open systems design and advanced software development to ensure military commanders can make rapid decisions. Barbara Borgonovi emphasized ABMS's significance in transforming future battlespaces.

ARLINGTON, Va., June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Intelligence and Space, a Raytheon Technologies business (NYSE: RTX), was awarded a multiple award IDIQ to participate in the Air Force's development of the Advanced Battle Management System, a future command and control network that will connect military platforms across the globe, giving military commanders the ability to make decisions faster.

Under a multiple award, IDIQ contract valued up to $950 million over the next five years with options beyond, RI&S will participate in the support of the maturation, demonstration and proliferation of capability across platforms and domains to enable Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2).

"ABMS will transform the future battlespace for the U.S. Air Force by delivering the right data at the right time to the right people so they can make the right decisions fast," said Barbara Borgonovi, vice president of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems, at Raytheon Intelligence & Space. "This is the first step to delivering the Air Force's vision of JADC2, which will link capabilities across all domains – air, land, sea, cyber and space."

To support this effort, RI&S has the opportunity to contribute open systems design, modern software and algorithm development for the future system. Under the terms of the multiple award contract, the Air Force will run competitions under each category that will be issued as task and delivery orders.

RI&S will be supported by Raytheon Missiles & Defense.

About Raytheon Intelligence & Space
Raytheon Intelligence & Space delivers the disruptive technologies our customers need to succeed in any domain, against any challenge. A developer of advanced sensors, training, and cyber and software solutions, Raytheon Intelligence & Space provides a decisive advantage to civil, military and commercial customers in more than 40 countries around the world. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the business generated $15 billion in pro forma annual revenue in 2019 and has 39,000 employees worldwide. Raytheon Intelligence & Space is one of four businesses that form Raytheon Technologies Corporation. 

About Raytheon Technologies
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

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FAQ

What is the value of Raytheon’s contract related to the Advanced Battle Management System?

The contract awarded to Raytheon for the Advanced Battle Management System is valued at up to $950 million.

When was the contract for the Advanced Battle Management System awarded to Raytheon?

The contract was awarded on June 15, 2020.

How will Raytheon contribute to the Advanced Battle Management System?

Raytheon will contribute through open systems design, software, and algorithm development.

What is the purpose of the Advanced Battle Management System?

The ABMS aims to connect military platforms globally, enhancing decision-making speed for commanders.

What does JADC2 stand for in relation to Raytheon's contract?

JADC2 stands for Joint All Domain Command and Control, which the ABMS will support.