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{{Infobox company|
company_name = Argon ST |
name = Argon ST, a Boeing company |
company_logo = [[Image:Argonst Logo.png|200px|center]] |
logo =|
company_type = [[Public company|Public]] ({{nasdaq2|STST}}) |
type = [[Subsidiary]] |
company_slogan = "Making Sense of it All" |
parent = [[Boeing Defense, Space & Security]]|
foundation = [[1968]] (in [[2004]], company took on current name) |
foundation = 1968 (in 2004, company took on current name) |
location = HQ in [[Fairfax, Virginia]]; other locations in [[Newington, Virginia]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[Florida]], [[California]], and [[Michigan]] |
predecessors = {{ublist|Argon Engineering Associates|SenSyTech, Inc.}} |
key_people = [[Terry L. Collins]]: Chairman, President, and CEO|
hq_location = [[Fairfax, Virginia]], [[United States]] |
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num_employees = 850+ |
locations = {{ublist|[[Newington, Virginia]]|[[Smithfield, Pennsylvania]]|[[Ann Arbor, Michigan]]|[[Orlando, Florida]]|[[Mountain View, California]]|[[San Diego, California]]|[[Ventura, California]]}} |
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industry = [[Defense (military)|Defense]]|
key_people = {{Unbulleted list| John Rader (Vice President and [[General Manager]])|Terry L. Collins (Founder, Argon Engineering Associates)}}|
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revenue = $282 million [[United States dollar|USD]] ([[2007]])|
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num_employees = 1,000+ |
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products = Systems for [[sigint|signal intercept]] and identification, airborne imaging systems, threat warning systems, electronic intelligence, active [[electronic warfare]] systems, communications reconnaissance systems, torpedo countermeasures systems, imaging systems, communication systems, wireless networks and navigation systems |
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industry = [[Defense (military)|Defense]]|
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homepage = [http://www.argonst.com/ www.argonst.com]
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revenue = $782 million [[United States dollar|USD]] (2007)|
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products = Systems for [[sigint|signal intercept]] and identification, airborne imaging systems, threat warning systems, electronic intelligence, active [[electronic warfare]] systems, communications reconnaissance systems, torpedo countermeasures systems, imaging systems, communication systems, wireless networks and navigation systems |
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homepage = [http://www.argonst.com/ www.argonst.com]
}}
}}


'''Argon ST''' ({{nasdaq2|STST}}) is a [[systems engineering]] and development company headquartered in [[Fairfax, VA]] providing [[C4ISR]] (command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) solutions to a wide range of customers. Argon ST's efforts include developing systems for [[sigint|signal intercept]] and identification, airborne imaging systems, threat warning systems, [[ELINT|electronic intelligence]], active [[electronic warfare]] systems, communications reconnaissance systems, torpedo countermeasures systems, imaging systems, communication systems, wireless networks and navigation systems. Argon ST systems support a full range of military and strategic units including surface and sub-surface, airborne, and land-based platforms serving [[defense (military)|defense]], [[homeland security]], and international customer needs.
'''Argon ST''' is a subsidiary of [[The Boeing Company]] headquartered in [[Fairfax, Virginia]], [[United States]], that specializes in [[systems engineering]] and provides [[C4ISTAR|C4ISR]] (command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) products. Argon ST's efforts include developing systems for [[sigint|signal intercept]] and identification, airborne imaging systems, threat warning systems, [[ELINT|electronic intelligence]], active [[electronic warfare]] systems, communications reconnaissance systems, torpedo countermeasures systems, imaging systems, communication systems, wireless networks and navigation systems. Argon ST systems support a full range of military and strategic units including surface and sub-surface, airborne, and land-based platforms serving [[defense (military)|defense]], [[homeland security]], and international customer needs.


== Structure ==
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Argon ST was created with the merger of SenSyTech, Inc. and Argon Engineering Associates on [[September 29]] [[2004]]. In [[August 2006]], Argon ST acquired [http://www.iriscorp.org Innovative Research, Ideas & Services Corporation (IRIS)], the authors of the sensor fusion software [[Transducer Markup Language]] (TML). Effective [[July 3]] [[2006]], Argon ST completed the acquisition of [http://www.sdrcinc.com San Diego Research Center Incorporated (SDRC)]. The acquisition helped to achieve the corporate goal of being able to provide an end-to-end sensor system. Specifically, [http://www.sdrcinc.com San (SDRC’s)] wireless communication technologies address the challenges of mobile military systems. On [[October 1]] [[2005]], Argon ST acquired [http://www.radixtek.com Radix Technologies]. The acquisition of [http://www.radixtek.com Radix] brought in the signal processing technology for reconnaissance and navigation, complementing the Argon ST’ core advanced signal intercept and processing capabilities and systems. The current result of mergers and acquisition is a C4ISR company with a research and development heritage.
Argon ST is a wholly owned, non-fully integrated subsidiary of [[The Boeing Company]]. It shares its business area with Digital Receiver Technologies (DRT), another subsidiary based in [[Germantown, Maryland]]. Together they are a part of the larger Electronic and Information Solutions (E&IS) division, which is headquartered at Argon ST's original location in [[Fairfax, Virginia]]. Electronic and Information Solutions is a part of [[Boeing Defense, Space & Security|Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS)]], which are headquartered in [[Arlington, Virginia]] and [[St. Louis, Missouri]], respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boeing.com/farnborough2014/pdf/BDS/Bkgd_NSS_0414.pdf|title=Network and Space Systems|year=2014|website=Boeing|access-date=20 August 2023}}</ref> Boeing's corporate headquarters are in Arlington, Virginia.


On October 21, 2016, the E&IS division merged with Boeing's Strategic Missile and Defense Systems (SM&DS) division to form Strategic Defense and Intelligence Systems (SD&IS). On December 5, 2016, The E&SS division merged with Boeing Intelligence & Analytics (BI&A) to form Electronic Sensor & Intelligence Solutions (ES&IS). On December 13, 2016, Boeing Defense announced that they would be moving their headquarters from St. Louis to Boeing's Long Bridge office in Arlington to be closer to the Pentagon. ES&IS remains headquartered in Fairfax with SD&IS in Arlington.


== History ==
[[Image:Argonst Logo.png|thumb|left|Argon ST logo before Boeing acquisition]]
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Argon ST was created with the merger of SenSyTech, Inc. and Argon Engineering Associates on September 29, 2004. In August 2006, Argon ST acquired Innovative Research, Ideas & Services Corporation (IRIS), the authors of the sensor fusion software [[Transducer Markup Language|Transducer Markup Language (TML)]]. On July 3, 2006, Argon ST completed the acquisition of [[San Diego Research Center]] (SDRC), achieving a corporate goal of being able to provide an end-to-end sensor system. Specifically, SDRC’s wireless communication technologies address the challenges of mobile military systems. On October 1, 2005, Argon ST acquired Radix Technologies, bringing in signal processing technology for reconnaissance and navigation, complementing Argon ST’s core advanced signal intercept and processing capabilities and systems. On June 30, 2010, Argon ST announced that it would be acquired by [[Boeing|The Boeing Company]] for approximately $775 million and integrated into the aerospace firm as an independent subsidiary under [[Boeing Defense, Space & Security]].<ref name="Boeing1">{{cite news | title=Argon ST Announces Agreement to be Acquired by The Boeing Company| publisher=Argon ST Investor Relations| year =2010| url =http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=119444&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1442919&highlight=| accessdate = 2010-06-30 }}</ref>
The acquisition was completed on August 5, 2010.<ref name="Boeing2">{{cite news | title=Boeing Successfully Completes Acquisition of Argon ST | publisher=Boeing Mediaroom | year =2010| url=http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1365 |accessdate = 2010-08-05}}</ref>

== References ==
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Latest revision as of 06:10, 20 August 2023

Argon ST, a Boeing company
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryDefense
Predecessors
  • Argon Engineering Associates
  • SenSyTech, Inc.
Founded1968 (in 2004, company took on current name)
HeadquartersFairfax, Virginia, United States
Number of locations
Key people
  • John Rader (Vice President and General Manager)
  • Terry L. Collins (Founder, Argon Engineering Associates)
ProductsSystems for signal intercept and identification, airborne imaging systems, threat warning systems, electronic intelligence, active electronic warfare systems, communications reconnaissance systems, torpedo countermeasures systems, imaging systems, communication systems, wireless networks and navigation systems
Revenue$782 million USD (2007)
Number of employees
1,000+
ParentBoeing Defense, Space & Security
Websitewww.argonst.com

Argon ST is a subsidiary of The Boeing Company headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, United States, that specializes in systems engineering and provides C4ISR (command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) products. Argon ST's efforts include developing systems for signal intercept and identification, airborne imaging systems, threat warning systems, electronic intelligence, active electronic warfare systems, communications reconnaissance systems, torpedo countermeasures systems, imaging systems, communication systems, wireless networks and navigation systems. Argon ST systems support a full range of military and strategic units including surface and sub-surface, airborne, and land-based platforms serving defense, homeland security, and international customer needs.

Structure

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Argon ST is a wholly owned, non-fully integrated subsidiary of The Boeing Company. It shares its business area with Digital Receiver Technologies (DRT), another subsidiary based in Germantown, Maryland. Together they are a part of the larger Electronic and Information Solutions (E&IS) division, which is headquartered at Argon ST's original location in Fairfax, Virginia. Electronic and Information Solutions is a part of Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS), which are headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and St. Louis, Missouri, respectively.[1] Boeing's corporate headquarters are in Arlington, Virginia.

On October 21, 2016, the E&IS division merged with Boeing's Strategic Missile and Defense Systems (SM&DS) division to form Strategic Defense and Intelligence Systems (SD&IS). On December 5, 2016, The E&SS division merged with Boeing Intelligence & Analytics (BI&A) to form Electronic Sensor & Intelligence Solutions (ES&IS). On December 13, 2016, Boeing Defense announced that they would be moving their headquarters from St. Louis to Boeing's Long Bridge office in Arlington to be closer to the Pentagon. ES&IS remains headquartered in Fairfax with SD&IS in Arlington.

History

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Argon ST logo before Boeing acquisition

Argon ST was created with the merger of SenSyTech, Inc. and Argon Engineering Associates on September 29, 2004. In August 2006, Argon ST acquired Innovative Research, Ideas & Services Corporation (IRIS), the authors of the sensor fusion software Transducer Markup Language (TML). On July 3, 2006, Argon ST completed the acquisition of San Diego Research Center (SDRC), achieving a corporate goal of being able to provide an end-to-end sensor system. Specifically, SDRC’s wireless communication technologies address the challenges of mobile military systems. On October 1, 2005, Argon ST acquired Radix Technologies, bringing in signal processing technology for reconnaissance and navigation, complementing Argon ST’s core advanced signal intercept and processing capabilities and systems. On June 30, 2010, Argon ST announced that it would be acquired by The Boeing Company for approximately $775 million and integrated into the aerospace firm as an independent subsidiary under Boeing Defense, Space & Security.[2] The acquisition was completed on August 5, 2010.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Network and Space Systems" (PDF). Boeing. 2014. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Argon ST Announces Agreement to be Acquired by The Boeing Company". Argon ST Investor Relations. 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-30.
  3. ^ "Boeing Successfully Completes Acquisition of Argon ST". Boeing Mediaroom. 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
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