Is Homeland Security Investigating A Theft At Raytheon's Tewksbury Plant?

Federal law enforcement, company officials tight-lipped regarding search warrant executed.

Federal law enforcement officials are investigating a theft of sensitive materials at a Massachusetts-based defense contractor. According to one Boston news station, he theft may have taken place at the Raytheon plant in Tewksbury.  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement released the following statement on Monday: “HSI (Homeland Security Investigations) special agents executed a federal search warrant yesterday evening. Because it is sealed, no additional information is publicly available.” On Tuesday, ICE Spokesman Ross Feinstein said the agency would not be making further comment about the case and directed inquiries to the U.S. Attorney's office in Boston. Christine Sterling, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's office also declined …

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PHOTOS: Raytheon Employees Join in Opening Of Old Ironsides 1812 Discovery Center

Raytheon Corporation is a sponsor of the U.S.S Constitution Museum’s bicentennial of the War of 1812.

Raytheon Corporation employees were out in force on June 16, participating in the opening of the Old Ironsides 1812 Discovery Center at the U.S.S Constitution Museum in Charlestown. Raytheon, headquartered in Tewksbury, is a major sponsor of the museum's bicentennial of the War of 1812. The Raytheon p[ublic relations department provided these images from the event.

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Raytheon To Transfer Additional Employees To Tewksbury

Company spokesman says move solidifies Raytheon's commitment to the community.

Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, one of the nation's leading defense contractors, has announced plans to add employees at its Tewksbury headquarters. The Town Crier first reported the news over the weekend, though Raytheon declined to specify exactly how many employees would be added. In a public statement, Raytheon spokesman David Howell seemed to indicate that the employees coming to Tewksbury would be transfers from other Raytheon facilities, rather than new hires. "As part of an ongoing effort to evaluate our real estate allocations, IDS is planning to move additional employees to Tewksbury," said Howell. "This decision will help to ensure we are maximizing our available real estate and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to the …

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Raytheon Lands Contract to Build Patriot Missles For Taiwan

Contract is for nearly $700 million.