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Raytheon: 40 Years Cooperation in Turkey
Raytheon is one of the strongest candidate in Turkish Long Range Air Defence System Programme. Mr. Robert J. (Mike) Boots Raytheon Company Director, Turkey Patriot Win Team, Integrated Defense Systems enlightened us about their activities in Turkey and future cooperation
Defence Turkey: Mr. Boots, first of all thank you for giving us your time. As the Raytheon Integrated Defence Systems have you reached your targets in production, investments, exports and in international projects in 2011 and 2012?
Raytheon had a very good year in 2011. We had $25 billion in sales which sets us up for another good year in 2012.
Defence Turkey: Could you please enlighten us about your global activities that you have been carrying out with different nations?
IDS and Patriot also had a very good year in 2011. We received a $1.7 billion contract from Saudi Arabia to upgrade their existing Patriot fire units and a large contract for new-production Patriot for Taiwan. We also received, for the first time outside the United States, an order for AN/TPY-2 radars (that work with the THAAD system), for the United Arab Emirates.
Our near-term priorities for international Patriot sales are Turkey, Qatar and Kuwait. Our international sales continue to grow, with a focus on the Pacific and Middle East regions. We currently have over 40 Patriot fire units in production or undergoing modernization for five countries.
Defence Turkey: Could you please inform us your activities in Turkey performed over the years?
Weve been active in Turkey for 40 years. For example, we sold TOW missiles, AMRAAM, AIM 9x missiles, the Maverick missile, Firefinder & Sentinel radars, the ESSM missile, Paveway, JSOW, Mark 48 torpedoes and Hawk XXI.
Defence Turkey: It is known that you have signed a contract with a Turkish company on the logistics support of I-Hawk air defence system in the inventory. could you give us some information on these activities and services?
We signed a contract with the Turkish company, Havelsan Technical Radars (HTR) for logistics support to Turkeys Hawk XXI (I-Hawk) program. The Turkish Air Force is pleased with the support and is keeping this important air defense system operational. We hope to see an expanded role for HTR in providing global support for Hawk.
Defence Turkey: You have a cooperation with Aselsan on manufacturing and integration of Mobile Antenna Mast Group, and integral element of Patriots communications, command and control system for United Arab Emirates Patriot Program. could you provide us some information about the latest status of these activities?
Aselsan has proven to be a key strategic partner for Raytheon, having recently won a Supplier Excellence Award. Aselsan continues to do an outstanding job producing the Antenna Mast Group for the UAE Patriot system. We have great confidence in them, and they will continue to play a large role in the Patriot program.
Defence Turkey: Additionally, Roketsan performs manufacturing and integration of the GEM-T missile system Control Actuation System for UAE and Kuwait. This is a critical flight-control element that guides the missile to its target. Could you please enlighten us about your activities that you are carrying out with Roketsan and future opportunities?
Roketsan is also a key strategic partner in production of components of GEM-T missile for the UAE and Kuwait. Roketsan is also a recipient of our Supplier Excellence Awards in 2010 and 2011.
Defence Turkey: You strengthened your cooperation with Aselsan and Roketsan in Patriot Programme in UAE. What are your views on expanding this cooperation towards U.S. programmes and other markets?
If we win Qatar, they will get the opportunity to compete for additional work for the Qatar program.
Defence Turkey: TF2000, a regional anti-air warfare vessel that would respond to aerial threats is on Turkeys agenda. It seems that Lockheed Martin is the strongest candidate. In case that Lockheed Martin will be selected for this project, can Patriot missile systems operate with Lockheed Martins AN/SPY1 radar, SM3 Missile system and Aegis?
Patriot is the worlds best combat-proven, land-based missile system. It is not designed for ship-based operation. Raytheon produces the SM-3 missile and is developing advanced air defence follow on for sea-based missiles that will work extremely well with TF2000.
Defence Turkey: Mr. Boots, as Turkey is one of the significant markets for you and you have been successfully collaborating with Turkish firms in the past and present. Do you plan new partnerships with Turkish firms? Could you provide us some information on your cooperation with other Turkish companies?
Pagetel in Izmir, Turkey is producing command and control shelters for UAE and Taiwan Patriot systems. We are also working with AYESAS on command and control integration.
Defence Turkey: Thank you again for your time. Lastly, would you like to add anything for Defence Turkey readers?
Turkey and the United States have a long tradition of cooperation and good relations. Turkey is a trusted partner in the NATO alliance and we always count on our friends in Turkey to provide leadership and stability in a very dangerous part of the world.
Raytheon is one of the strongest candidate in Turkish Long Range Air Defence System Programme. Mr. Robert J. (Mike) Boots Raytheon Company Director, Turkey Patriot Win Team, Integrated Defense Systems enlightened us about their activities in Turkey and future cooperation
Defence Turkey: Mr. Boots, first of all thank you for giving us your time. As the Raytheon Integrated Defence Systems have you reached your targets in production, investments, exports and in international projects in 2011 and 2012?
Raytheon had a very good year in 2011. We had $25 billion in sales which sets us up for another good year in 2012.
Defence Turkey: Could you please enlighten us about your global activities that you have been carrying out with different nations?
IDS and Patriot also had a very good year in 2011. We received a $1.7 billion contract from Saudi Arabia to upgrade their existing Patriot fire units and a large contract for new-production Patriot for Taiwan. We also received, for the first time outside the United States, an order for AN/TPY-2 radars (that work with the THAAD system), for the United Arab Emirates.
Our near-term priorities for international Patriot sales are Turkey, Qatar and Kuwait. Our international sales continue to grow, with a focus on the Pacific and Middle East regions. We currently have over 40 Patriot fire units in production or undergoing modernization for five countries.
Defence Turkey: Could you please inform us your activities in Turkey performed over the years?
Weve been active in Turkey for 40 years. For example, we sold TOW missiles, AMRAAM, AIM 9x missiles, the Maverick missile, Firefinder & Sentinel radars, the ESSM missile, Paveway, JSOW, Mark 48 torpedoes and Hawk XXI.
Defence Turkey: It is known that you have signed a contract with a Turkish company on the logistics support of I-Hawk air defence system in the inventory. could you give us some information on these activities and services?
We signed a contract with the Turkish company, Havelsan Technical Radars (HTR) for logistics support to Turkeys Hawk XXI (I-Hawk) program. The Turkish Air Force is pleased with the support and is keeping this important air defense system operational. We hope to see an expanded role for HTR in providing global support for Hawk.
Defence Turkey: You have a cooperation with Aselsan on manufacturing and integration of Mobile Antenna Mast Group, and integral element of Patriots communications, command and control system for United Arab Emirates Patriot Program. could you provide us some information about the latest status of these activities?
Aselsan has proven to be a key strategic partner for Raytheon, having recently won a Supplier Excellence Award. Aselsan continues to do an outstanding job producing the Antenna Mast Group for the UAE Patriot system. We have great confidence in them, and they will continue to play a large role in the Patriot program.
Defence Turkey: Additionally, Roketsan performs manufacturing and integration of the GEM-T missile system Control Actuation System for UAE and Kuwait. This is a critical flight-control element that guides the missile to its target. Could you please enlighten us about your activities that you are carrying out with Roketsan and future opportunities?
Roketsan is also a key strategic partner in production of components of GEM-T missile for the UAE and Kuwait. Roketsan is also a recipient of our Supplier Excellence Awards in 2010 and 2011.
Defence Turkey: You strengthened your cooperation with Aselsan and Roketsan in Patriot Programme in UAE. What are your views on expanding this cooperation towards U.S. programmes and other markets?
If we win Qatar, they will get the opportunity to compete for additional work for the Qatar program.
Defence Turkey: TF2000, a regional anti-air warfare vessel that would respond to aerial threats is on Turkeys agenda. It seems that Lockheed Martin is the strongest candidate. In case that Lockheed Martin will be selected for this project, can Patriot missile systems operate with Lockheed Martins AN/SPY1 radar, SM3 Missile system and Aegis?
Patriot is the worlds best combat-proven, land-based missile system. It is not designed for ship-based operation. Raytheon produces the SM-3 missile and is developing advanced air defence follow on for sea-based missiles that will work extremely well with TF2000.
Defence Turkey: Mr. Boots, as Turkey is one of the significant markets for you and you have been successfully collaborating with Turkish firms in the past and present. Do you plan new partnerships with Turkish firms? Could you provide us some information on your cooperation with other Turkish companies?
Pagetel in Izmir, Turkey is producing command and control shelters for UAE and Taiwan Patriot systems. We are also working with AYESAS on command and control integration.
Defence Turkey: Thank you again for your time. Lastly, would you like to add anything for Defence Turkey readers?
Turkey and the United States have a long tradition of cooperation and good relations. Turkey is a trusted partner in the NATO alliance and we always count on our friends in Turkey to provide leadership and stability in a very dangerous part of the world.
