Raytheon Australia celebrates 25 years

Canberra, ACT (13 September, 2024) — Raytheon Australia is celebrating 25 years as a defence prime, and is announcing a renewed commitment to growing the Australian industrial base by extending its Global Supply Chain Pathways program for an additional five years.

Raytheon Australia newly appointed Managing Director Ohad Katz said: “Renewing our commitment to the Global Supply Chain Pathways program in partnership with the Commonwealth will help ensure the successful implementation of the Government’s National Defence Strategy – in particular with AUKUS and the Guided Weapons Explosive Ordnance Enterprise.”

The Global Supply Chain Pathways program provides Australian businesses with key export opportunities into the RTX global supply chain.

Raytheon Australia has been contributing to the growth of Australia’s defence industry since 1999 when Raytheon established its local presence. However, the company has been investing in Australia’s defence capabilities for nearly 70 years through the provision of guided weapons. In addition, Raytheon Australia employees have supported the Collins Class submarine program for more than 35 years.

Ohad was recently appointed Raytheon Australia’s Managing Director, which follows his previous role as Chief of Contracts and Supply Chain.

“Throughout my 23-year tenure at Raytheon Australia, I have partnered with the defence industry on a range of programs,” Ohad said.

“From working together to bring the Collins Class submarines and Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyers to life, to sustaining critical capabilities, and now delivering the Army’s new short-range ground-based air defence system – no one company can achieve these outcomes in isolation. The success of these cornerstone programs is a testament to what is possible when industry and defence collaborate early and often.”

In celebrating 25 years, Ohad said Raytheon Australia is well positioned to strengthen its support for the Australian Defence Force.

“Our record of achievement is strong – but there is always more to do, and I urge defence industry and our defence partners to work together to design, build and deliver enhanced solutions that meet Australia’s ongoing security needs,” Ohad said.

About Raytheon Australia

Since its establishment in 1999, Raytheon Australia has been a collaborative partner for Australia’s Defence, delivering whole-of-life solutions to the ADF. Raytheon Australia has committed to growing its workforce, and currently a team of more than 1,300 people delivering high-tech capability across all domains: above-water systems, underwater systems, joint battlespace systems, weapons, and space and mission systems.

For more information about Raytheon Australia, check out our website here.

About RTX

With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2023 sales of $69 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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