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Raytheon Company recently acquired Sensintel, a privately-held company that provides UAS solutions to the intelligence and special operations markets.

The Tucson based Sensintel will become part of Raytheon’s Missile Systems business, according to a news release. The company employs about 50 people and is described as a leader in expendable remote sensing and UAS engineering, serving both government and commercial customers.

“Sensintel’s expertise in unmanned aircraft systems solutions makes it a natural fit with Raytheon’s Advanced Missile Systems product line,” said Dr. Taylor W. Lawrence, Raytheon Missile Systems president, according to the release. “The acquisition of Sensintel enhances the growth prospects of our UAS business and the advanced capabilities we can offer our customers.”

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