Raytheon Company missiles played vital roles in the Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO military exercise called Formidable Shield 2019, which took place last week off the coast of Scotland and included scenarios of no-notice target launches.

During the event, the Standard Missile-3 was fired at a simulated target. Raytheon’s Standard Missile-2 and Evolved SeaSparrow Missile engaged targets simulating anti-ship cruise missiles. The real-world training exercise enabled Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States to improve interoperability and practice defeating threats in a live environment.

 “Exercises such as Formidable Shield 2019 provide an opportunity to demonstrate effective collaboration in the battlespace. Raytheon missiles and naval defense systems offer a trusted shield of protection for the military assets of the United States and its allies,” said Dr. Mitch Stevison, Raytheon Strategic and Naval Systems Vice President.

 The SM-3® interceptor is used by U.S. and Japanese navies and is operational at a land-based site in Romania. The SM-2™ and ESSM® missiles provide layered defense for the U.S. and allied navies.

 Raytheon Company, with 2018 sales of $27 billion and 67,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions.

 With a history of innovation spanning 97 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5I™ products and services, sensing, effects and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. 

 Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA.