U.S.-based defense contractor Raytheon has announced the opening of a $72 million, 30,000 square foot facility on its Andover, Massachusetts-based campus, which is now home to some of the industry's innovations in manufacturing.
The new space features advanced automation technology to support complex radar testing and integration.
The deal is the primary location for integration and testing of current and future radar programs for U.S. and international customers.
The new radar facility in Andover supports quality, reliability, repeatability and delivery speed through, two near field radar test ranges, one of which is 1.5-megawatt substation to meet power requirements of current and future radar programs.