[Avionics Today 02-10-2015] The U.S. Navy’s Air Systems Command has awarded a $270 million contract to Raytheon to provide software, systems and testing support for its fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft. Under the contract, Raytheon will provide software engineering, avionics integration, testing and acquisition support beginning later this month.
The Boeing V-22 Osprey. Photo: Boeing.
The V-22 is a joint-service, multi-mission aircraft that combines the capabilities of a helicopter and a turboprop aircraft.
“We have been part of the V-22 program since its start. Our expertise in modernizing aircraft like V-22 will ensure its pilots have the best tools to be combat effective and return safely,” said Todd Probert, vice president for mission support and modernization at Raytheon.