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Who is Raytheon?
Raytheon is one of the world's biggest defence contractors, a company that designs and manufactures advanced military technology. They built the new Malice missile for the US Navy, as mentioned in the story. They also make everything from radar systems to cybersecurity solutions, playing a huge role in global defence.
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