Raytheon Secures $729 Million for Counter-Drone Systems for US, Qatar, and Jordan
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Raytheon has won $729 million in contracts to supply its counter-drone system components to the US Army, Qatar, and Jordan. This marks the first international sales of the Ku-band Radio Frequency Sensor (KuRFS) and Coyote interceptor, crucial technologies in Raytheon's Low, slow, small, uncrewed aircraft Integrated Defeat System (LIDS).
The significance of these contracts lies in their potential to expand Raytheon's presence in the growing market for counter-drone capabilities. The LIDS combines advanced radar and detection technologies with interceptors to neutralize hostile drones, enhancing military defenses against aerial threats. The system's operational success, demonstrated by hundreds of intercepts, underscores its effectiveness in combat scenarios.
Looking ahead, Raytheon plans to enhance its manufacturing capacity and upgrade the Coyote interceptors to improve launch times, speeds, and operational range. This production expansion is critical as military forces face increasing drone threats, particularly from coordinated attacks involving multiple low-cost drones. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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Raytheon wins $729 million to arm three countries against drones
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