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Switzerland successfully fired an AIM-120 C7 missile from this F-18 as part of the international Thor's Hammer exercises at a firing range in Sweden. Courtesy of Raytheon

VIDSEL TEST RANGE, Sweden - December 8, 2014

• Allied nations fire missiles from air and ground near Arctic Circle

Armed forces from Norway, Finland, Switzerland and Turkey successfully fired five Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) - built Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) AIM -120C7s as part of the Thor's Hammer flight test campaign in September.

Finland fired two AIM-120C7 missiles from a NASAMS canister launcher during the international Thor's Hammer exercises in Sweden.
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Launched from F-16 and F/A-18 fighter aircraft and the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) ground launchers, the missiles achieved five successful shots on a variety of profiles and targets.

Finland fired two AMRAAM AIM-120C7 missiles from a NASAMS canister launcher during the international Thor’s Hammer exercises in Sweden.
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Norway shot one AIM-120C7 from a NASAMS High Mobility Launcher and Finland shot two from a NASAMS canister launcher, while Switzerland successfully fired one from an F-18 and Turkey fired one from an F-16.

The Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM®) has scored combat victories in the skies of Iraq, Bosnia and Kosovo.
Its operational reliability is measured in thousands of hours.
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"AMRAAM is the world's most advanced air dominance weapon, and these successful tests once again demonstrate the missile's extraordinary level of effectiveness and reliability," said Mike Jarrett, vice president of Raytheon's Air Warfare Systems.
"Intercepting all five targets from different platforms showcased AMRAAM's versatility across different scenarios for U.S. and allied forces worldwide."

Norway fired one AMRAAM AIM-120C7 missile from a NASAMS High Mobility Launcher during the Thor’s Hammer international firing exercises in Sweden.
The missile, originally developed for the United States military, is now sold to 35 foreign military allies.
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NASAMS AMRAAM missile being launched from a High Mobility Launcher mounted on an FMTV.
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Named for the hammer-wielding god in Norse mythology, the month-long Thor's Hammer exercise marks the completion of developmental testing for the AIM-120C7.

NASAMS canister launcher fires an AMRAAM missile during live fire exercise.
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NASAMS AMRAAM missile being fired from a High Mobility Launcher.
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NASAMS is the latest and most modern Medium Range Air Defense (MRAD) system.

Switzerland fired an AMRAAM AIM-120C7 missile from this F-18 as part of the international Thor’s Hammer exercises at a range in Sweden.
Military leaders from four countries worked together throughout September to successfully test five AMRAAMs.
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In partnership with KONGSBERG, Raytheon has delivered more than 70 fire units to seven countries. It is the most commonly used Short and Medium Range Air Defense System in NATO.

AMRAAM is a combat-proven missile that has demonstrated operational flexibility in both air-to-air and surface-launch engagement scenarios.
AMRAAM is also the baseline missile for the NATO-approved Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System.
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"The Thor's Hammer exercise allowed the Norwegian Air Force to validate their recently upgraded NASAMS system including the introduction of the High Mobility Launcher, and the Finnish Defense Forces to qualify their newly fielded NASAMS system with the AIM-120C7 missile in a variety of realistic battle scenarios," said Ralph Acaba, vice president of Integrated Air and Missile Defense at Raytheon's Integrated Defense Systems business.
"NASAMS is one of the most easily manned, trained, and maintained systems in the world."

AMRAAM provides today’s warfighter with enhanced operational capability, cost effectiveness and future growth options/solutions.
Procured by 36 countries, the combat-proven AMRAAM has been operational and integrated on the F-16, F-15, F/A-18, F-22, Typhoon, Gripen, Tornado, Harrier, F-4, and the Joint Strike Fighter aircraft.
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AMRAAM provides operational flexibility and multi-shot capability throughout the day and night in all weather conditions.
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Fielded in Norway for more than a decade, NASAMS is operationally deployed in the U.S. National Capital Region, Spain, Finland, the Netherlands, and an undisclosed country.

AMRAAM is the global standard for beyond visual range air dominance and offers U.S. and international warfighters unparalleled reliability.
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It is also in production for Oman under the contract received earlier this year.

About AMRAAM

AMRAAM® is a combat-proven missile that demonstrates operational flexibility in both air-to-air and surface-launch scenarios and provides today's military forces with enhanced operational capability, cost effectiveness and future growth options/solutions.

Unmatched air combat and air defense capabilities.
AMRAAM provides operational flexibility and multi-shot capability.
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Procured by 36 countries, the combat-proven AMRAAM® has been integrated on the F-15, F-16, F/A-18, F-22, Typhoon, Gripen, Tornado, Harrier, F-4 and the Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. It is also the baseline missile for the NATO-approved National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System.

About NASAMS

NASAMS is a highly adaptable medium range solution for any operational air defense requirement.

The National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) is a highly adaptable mid-range solution for any operational air defense requirement.
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The system provides the air defender with a tailorable, state-of-the-art defense system that can maximize their ability to quickly identify, engage and destroy current and evolving enemy aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicle or emerging cruise missile threats.

About Raytheon

Raytheon Company, with 2013 sales of $24 billion and 63,000 employees worldwide, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, security and civil markets throughout the world.

With a history of innovation spanning 92 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as cyber security and a broad range of mission support services.

Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass., USA.

For more about Raytheon, visit us at www.raytheon.com and follow us on Twitter @Raytheon.

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