Raytheon acquires Sensintel
Raytheon announced on 26 January that it has acquired Sensintel, which will be part of its missile systems business. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
The acqusition will enhance Raytheon's UAS solution capabilities for the intelligence and special operations market.
Sensintel serves both government and commercial customers by optimising and integrating mission-specific sensors and sub-systems into manned and unmanned platforms. It also provides training, technical and operational support to military, scientific and commercial sectors.
Taylor Lawrence, president, Raytheon Missile Systems, said: ‘The acquisition of Sensintel enhances the growth prospects of our UAS business and the advanced capabilities we can offer our customers.’
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