Raytheon Missile Systems' East Camden, Ark., facility has been awarded the 2009 James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award from the Defense Security Service (DSS). It was among 14 facilities named by DSS as this year's winners.

"Security is a team effort, and the Cogswell Award represents the dedication and commitment of our 143 employees," said Randy Graham, general manager of the Camden facility. "Everyone takes great pride in this award, which validates our proactive approach to security."

The Weapon Integration Center - Camden assembles, tests and delivers the Tomahawk Cruise Missile, Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile and Standard Missile on its 300-acre secure campus.

To be considered for the Cogswell Award, facilities must be nominated by their assigned Industrial Security Representatives and earn two consecutive superior industrial security review ratings. The facilities must also display a sustained degree of excellence and innovation in overall security program management, implementation and oversight. Less than one percent of the more than 12,500 cleared contractors in the United States receive the award each year.

Raytheon Company, with 2008 sales of $23.2 billion, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 87 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 73,000 people worldwide.