Raytheon’s Canty: GPS OCX Program Transforming How Military
Acquires Systems  By | February 11, 2011 | Feature, Government
[Satellite News 02-10-11] In February 2010, the U.S. Air Force
entrusted Raytheon with the evolution of its GPS infrastructure
by awarding the company with an $886 million to improve the
accuracy of information from its satellites.     Under the
direction of Raytheon GPS OCX Program Manager Bob Canty, the
company is developing the first two blocks of the systems’
advanced control segment, which will include anti-jam
capabilities and improved security, accuracy and reliability and
will be based on a modern service-oriented architecture to
integrate government and industry open-system standards.    
Canty spoke with Satellite News on how this program represents
the future of military optimization, especially at a time when
government and military budgets are being trimmed and focus is
being shifted to maximizing its available assets.  Satellite
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