A Strong, Diverse Portfolio to Meet Global Needs

Raytheon, then, moves forward drawing on deep experience, with a leadership team that is seasoned and ready, with solid values and a strong, diverse portfolio built on core capabilities that support the needs of our customers. Our work these last several years has helped prepare us to meet the challenges of our time and to capitalize on the opportunities that await us. In essence, we've been training for this moment for a long time and, as a result, we stand ready to embrace the future that lies ahead with enthusiasm and a deep-rooted belief in our ability to succeed, together.

We approach this future with a shared vision: "to be the most admired defense and aerospace systems supplier through world-class people and technology." I want you to know that you have our commitment and we will continue to work our hardest to maintain and grow your support.

A proud member of the Raytheon team for 37 years,

William H. Swanson
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

March 2009