Feb 03
Raytheon to Broadcast Super Bowl XLII on US Navy Ships
Feb 03, `08 — Thousands of sailors on U.S. ships across the Pacific Ocean can thank Waltham’s Raytheon Co. for piping in live broadcasts of today’s Super Bowl showdown between the New England Patriots and New York Giants.
Under an agreement with the Armed Forces Network, Raytheon is opening up its highly secured “Global Broadcast Services” system - similar to the satellite-based GPS system - so that those on U.S. Navy ships and even in submarines can watch today’s championship game.
Reston, VA — Feb 01, `08 /PRNewswire/ — US sailors and Marines aboard ships in the Pacific will be able to experience the thrill of the
National Football League’s Super Bowl this Sunday while at sea. Troops deployed will feel like they’re right at home on game day, thanks to the
latest technology developed, maintained and operated by Raytheon.
For more than 10 years, the Raytheon-developed Global Broadcasting Service (GBS) military satellite communications system has provided
high-speed, multimedia broadcasts of mission critical information to military and government decision makers. But this weekend, in coordination with the Navy and the American Forces Radio and Television Service, GBS will broadcast Super Bowl XLII to military service men and women stationed away from home who would otherwise not be able to enjoy this celebrated American event. More at Raytheon.