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Raytheon wins Marine Corps infrared sensor contract

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A U.S. Marine Joint Terminal Attack Controller with Task Force Southwest provides far initial terminal guidance to the pilots of the C-130 as they make their approach to the runway at Bost Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug 10, 2017. Utilizing an infrared laser pointer, the Marine JTAC marks the best landing spot, or far ITG, for the pilots of the C-130. Task Force Southwest, comprised of approximately 300 Marines and Sailors from II Marine Expeditionary Force, are training, advising and assisting the Afghan National Army 215th Corps and the 505th Zone National Police. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin T. Updegraff)

Raytheon has been awarded a Marine Corps contract for battlefield infrared sensors.

Under the indefinite delivery/indefinite contract, which has a $31.1 million ceiling, Raytheon will provide technical support for the Firepower Enhancement Program (FEP), according to the Department of Defense contract announcement.

The FEP aims to develop a “second-generation forward-looking infrared that met detection and identification ranges under different battlefield conditions as well as a far-target location capability,” the Department of Defense said. The contract includes five one-year ordering periods as well as a five-year option. Including the option, the contract is scheduled to be completed by August 2027. The contract was awarded by Marine Corps Systems Command.

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