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Raytheon’s Standard Missile-3 Block IIA completed its first flight test on June 6, 2015, at the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Missile Range Saint Nicolas Island Facility, California, USA. Photo courtesy of Raytheon / Missile Defense Agency

Waltham, Mass., USA - July 30, 2015

Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) Chairman and CEO Thomas A. Kennedy announced today the appointment of Wesley D. Kremer as President, Integrated Defense Systems, effective immediately. Kremer, 50, previously served as vice president of the Air and Missile Defense Systems (A&MDS) product line of Raytheon Missile Systems.

Wesley D. Kremer, President of Integrated Defense Systems, Raytheon Company.
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He succeeds Daniel J. Crowley, who informed the company of his intention to resign from Raytheon on December 31, 2015.

A Raytheon Standard Missile-3 Block IA is launched during a Japanese test of their ballistic missile defense capability.
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Mr. Crowley will complete work on a special assignment for the company in the interim period prior to his departure.

The combat proven Patriot is the world’s most advanced air and missile defense system.
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Kremer joined Raytheon in 2003 as general manager of Raytheon's Advanced Products Center in Dallas, Texas.
In this role he was responsible for the development, design and production of innovative RF technology solutions, AESA sensors, antennas, composite radomes and high-temperature composite structures.

Raytheon’s JLENS aerostat takes flight.
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His most recent role as vice president of Raytheon's A&MDS product line included leadership of the Company's Standard Missile-3, Standard Missile-6, Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV), Redesigned EKV (RKV) and Israeli Cooperative Programs, as well as Advanced Kill Vehicles and European Missile Defense efforts.

The AN/TPY-2 has a record of flawless performance against all classes of ballistic missiles.
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While at Missile Systems, Kremer also held positions as director of the SM-3 program and director of Systems Design and Performance Engineering.

Stunner is designed to defeat a variety of short-range ballistic missiles, large caliber rockets and cruise missiles.
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Prior to joining Raytheon, Kremer served 11 years in the U.S. Air Force as a weapon systems officer, flying the F-111 and F-15E, with over 1,500 hours of flight time in fighter aircraft, including over 90 combat sorties in Iraq and Bosnia.

The Standard Missile-3 Block IIA is on track for 2018 deployment at sea and ashore in Poland.
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He was the first person to be named the top graduate of both the Electronic Warfare Officer course and the Fighter/Bomber course at Specialized Undergraduate Navigator Training.

The new Standard Missile-3 will offer greater protection from short- to intermediate-range ballistic missile threats.
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Kremer was ranked first of 411 graduates and named as the Air Training Command Navigator of the Year in 1989.

TThe Standard Missile-3 Block IIA’s larger rocket motors will allow it to take out threats sooner.
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Kremer received his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Montana State University and his MBA in engineering technology management from City University of Seattle.

A Ground-based Interceptor roars into the sky carrying a Raytheon-built Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle on June 22, 2014.
The kill vehicle destroyed a simulated ballistic missile high over the Pacific Ocean.
Photo courtesy of Raytheon / Missile Defense Agency

In commenting on Kremer's appointment, Kennedy said,
"During his tenure with the Company, Wes has demonstrated his ability to grow the business, execute flawlessly and lead high-performing teams. This extensive experience, combined with a deep understanding of our Air Force, Navy and Missile Defense Agency customers, makes him an ideal leader for our Integrated Defense Systems business."

Dr. Thomas A. Kennedy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Raytheon Company.
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Kennedy continued,
"I want to thank Dan for all of his hard work and dedication to our customers and our team. We wish him well in his future endeavors."

About Raytheon

Raytheon Company, with 2014 sales of $23 billion and 61,000 employees worldwide, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity 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.

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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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