Raytheon buys KillerBee rights

TUCSON, Ariz. - Raytheon has purchased rights to the technology and name of the KillerBee unmanned aircraft system from Northrop Grumman. Under the agreement, Raytheon will submit the KillerBee for the Navy and Marine Corps' Small Tactical UAS and Tier II competition. The KillerBee UAS features a blended-wing aircraft body design and has common systems for land or sea launch, recovery and ground control. The design of KillerBee enables growth for future payloads and additional mission capabilities. (Source: Raytheon, 05/01/09) Gulf Coast note: Northrop Grumman and Raytheon both have operations in the Gulf Coast region.