Raytheon To Set Up Cyber Innovation Centre In South-West Of England

(RTTNews) - Raytheon Co. (RTN) Tuesday said it is broadening its network of cyber research capability globally with the creation of a Cyber Innovation Centre or CIC based in the South-West of England.

The center continues Raytheon's investment and growth in the UK and will provide development and test capability against global cybersecurity threats.

It is expected to open soon, housing over 100 cyber specialists who will work with a wide range of governmental and commercial customers to solve their complex cybersecurity challenges.

The CIC will operate as a research, development and innovation hub. It will enable Raytheon to work with its partners on projects and demonstrations while extending the company's cyber expertise to other international locations.

"Raytheon will provide its expertise in detecting internal and external threats to information technology systems and deliver rapid threat response, advanced persistent threat defence, as well as business processes to address cyber threats," the firm said in a statement.