Raytheon
About
About Raytheon
Raytheon is the defence-systems business of RTX. It develops sensors, effectors, command systems and air and missile defence products, with autonomous-system exposure through Coyote launched effects and counter-UAS interceptors, Barracuda mine-neutralisation vehicles and collaborative autonomy programmes.
Robotics is one part of a broader defence portfolio. Raytheon's role spans complete uncrewed systems, mission payloads, control software and integration with military networks; availability and maturity vary by programme and government customer.
Supply
Supply chain relationships
- Trillium Engineering
Inbound - robotics sensors - Trillium supplies HD25-LV camera gimbals under a Raytheon Phase One production contract
Source - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Outbound - Perception - Raytheon MTS-B multispectral targeting systems are used on MQ-9 Reaper for EO/IR targeting, tracking, range finding, and laser designation
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Team
- Phil Jasper - President - Leads Raytheon as an RTX business.
Timeline
Events
- 2026-10-13 - Contract Award - Raytheon wins $729M in counter-drone awards for U.S., Qatar and Jordan
The awards cover fixed-site and mobile configurations combining Ku-band Radio Frequency Sensor with kinetic and non-kinetic Coyote effectors. RTX is expanding Coyote production and integrating upgrades to launch speed, flight speed, range and altitude.
Source - 2026-10-12 - Demonstration - Raytheon completes three Coyote Block 2C+RM developmental tests
The upgrade adds a tactical rocket motor intended to accelerate launch and flight. Initial tests confirmed integration with the current counter-drone architecture and first launches of the rocket-equipped effector. A new seeker and warhead are part of the development effort against evolving drone threats.
Source - 2026-08-10 - Demonstration - Raytheon and CET demonstrate HADALUS autonomous undersea vehicle
HADALUS completed a submerged launch and at-sea mission sequence during the Navy exercise. The companies describe more than 2,000 nautical miles of endurance and a prototype cycle from concept to water in under 18 months. The exercise validated the integrated vehicle in water across launch, submerged operation and mission execution.
Source - 2026-02-11 - Demonstration - Non-kinetic Coyote defeats multiple drone swarms
Raytheon announced the Coyote Block 3NK demonstration on February 11, 2026. The system completed launch, flight, non-kinetic intercept and recovery against multiple drone swarms. Its recoverable design supports redeployment while extending the Army counter-UAS Coyote family beyond kinetic interceptors.
Source - 2026-02-02 - Contract Award - Raytheon selected by DARPA to develop advanced maritime defense technologies
The system combines electro-optical/infrared sensors, detection software and command-and-control capabilities to improve situational awareness and threat response at sea. For DARPA's Pulling Guard program, a tethered drone will connect the sensors to a semi-autonomous unmanned platform towed by commercial and naval logistics vessels. Phase one focuses on simulated engagements and operator workflows, while phase two is planned to integrate launchers and effectors for live operations.
Source - 2025-09-29 - Contract Award - U.S. Army awards Raytheon USD 5.04B Coyote missile system contract
The Pentagon awarded Raytheon a USD 5.04 billion U.S. Army contract for the Coyote missile system. Reporting describes the package as including fixed and mobile launchers, kinetic and non-kinetic interceptors, and Ku-band radars. This is the main Raytheon counter-UAS production award row.
Source - 2025-07-08 - Demonstration - Barracuda completes first untethered open-water mission
Raytheon announced the Narragansett Bay demonstration on July 8, 2025. Barracuda navigated, communicated and detected and identified a target during its first untethered open-water mission. The milestone advanced a reusable US Navy mine-neutralization system designed to reduce diver exposure.
Source - 2025-03-26 - Product Launch - Raytheon launches Coyote LE SR from helicopter
Raytheon announced the first helicopter launch of Coyote LE SR on March 26, 2025. The new variant was designed for reconnaissance, electronic warfare, precision strike and communications missions. Its collaborative-autonomy architecture lets multiple launched effects coordinate beyond a crewed aircraft sensor horizon.
Source - 2025-02-18 - Contract Award - Trillium wins Raytheon Phase One production contract for HD25-LV gimbals
The Phase One production contract covers HD25-LV drone camera gimbal systems. The gimbals are slated for integration with a Raytheon loitering munition. The award highlights HD25-LV durability for launched systems and Trillium production capacity.
Source - 2024-10-15 - Demonstration - Raytheon autonomy coordinates launched effects at EDGE
RTX announced the EDGE24 autonomy demonstration on October 15, 2024. Raytheon CODE software coordinated Coyote Block 3 surrogate aircraft with Collins mission systems. The aircraft adapted collaboratively in a communications-denied environment, demonstrating distributed mission execution.
Source - 2024-10-07 - Demonstration - Barracuda completes hydrodynamic testing
Raytheon announced the Carderock testing milestone on October 7, 2024. The production-representative vehicle demonstrated detection, tracking and station-holding behavior in the water. The test advanced Barracuda toward qualification for the US Navy mine-neutralization program.
Source - 2024-07-22 - Demonstration - Raytheon fires HELWS from UK military vehicle
Raytheon UK announced the vehicle-mounted firing on July 22, 2024. The trial marked the first firing of a high-energy laser weapon from a British military vehicle. Raytheon, Dstl and Defence Equipment and Support used the Wolfhound integration to advance a mobile counter-UAS capability.
Source - 2024-01-04 - Executive Hire - RTX names Phil Jasper president of Raytheon
Phil Jasper became president of Raytheon on January 4, 2024. He succeeded Wesley Kremer after previously leading Collins Aerospace mission-systems operations. The appointment placed Jasper over Raytheon sensors, effectors, command systems and advanced-technology programs.
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Relations
Relationships
- Composite Energy Technologies
Hadalus Development Partner - Raytheon and Composite Energy Technologies jointly developed and demonstrated the HADALUS autonomous undersea vehicle.
- Collins Aerospace
Autonomy Partner - Raytheon and Collins Aerospace combined autonomy and mission systems for the EDGE24 launched-effects demonstration.
- UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
Laser Partner - Raytheon UK worked with Dstl and Defence Equipment and Support on the vehicle-mounted HELWS trial.
- RTX Corporation
Rtx Business - Raytheon is an RTX business focused on integrated defense systems, sensors and effectors.
- US Navy
Program Customer - Raytheon develops Barracuda as a semi-autonomous mine-neutralization system for the US Navy.
- Jordan
Commercial Order - LIDS component procurement under announced awards totaling $729M across the U.S. Army, Qatar and Jordan; individual customer values unspecified.
Context
Comparable profiles
- Roketsan
stack adjacency - Defence Mission Systems
- RTX Corporation
stack adjacency - Radar Enabled Counter UAS
- Advanced Protection Systems
stack adjacency - Radar Enabled Counter UAS
- F4 Defense International
stack adjacency - Defence Mission Systems
- Picogrid
stack adjacency - Defence Mission Systems
- Radeus Labs
stack adjacency - Defence Mission Systems
Shared workflows
- Mara
workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Systems · Drone Swarm Defeat
- Axon
workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Systems
- Alta Ares
workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Systems
- MyDefence
workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Systems
- Alpine Eagle
workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Systems
- Yunxiang Technology / 云翔科技
workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Systems
- Frankenburg Technologies
workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Systems
- Esh-Tech Systems
workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Systems
- Givon Defense
workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Systems
- Dedrone
workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Systems
- Robin Radar Systems
workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Systems
- DeTect
workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Systems
Context tags
- Counter-UAS mission systems - Workflow
- Defence mission-systems stack - Stack Layer - Raytheon supplies integrated air and missile defence sensors, command-and-control systems, and effectors, including a complete counter-UAS mission portfolio.
- Coyote Interceptor - Stack Layer
- Drone Swarm Defeat - Workflow
- Force Protection - Customer Environment
- Radar-Enabled Counter-UAS - Capability
Commercial
- Raytheon wins $729M in counter-drone awards for U.S., Qatar and Jordan
2026-10-13 · Order / contract · Raytheon announced $729 million in awards to deliver LIDS counter-drone components to the U.S. Army, Qatar and Jordan, including the first international KuRFS and Coyote sales.
Source - Raytheon selected by DARPA to develop advanced maritime defense technologies
2026-02-02 · Order / contract · Raytheon was selected by DARPA to develop a sensing and targeting system for protecting vulnerable commercial shipping and naval logistics vessels from threats including unmanned surface vehicles.
Source - U.S. Army awards Raytheon USD 5.04B Coyote missile system contract
2025-09-29 · Order / contract · The Pentagon awarded Raytheon a USD 5.04 billion U.S. Army contract for the Coyote missile system.
Source - Trillium wins Raytheon Phase One production contract for HD25-LV gimbals
2025-02-18 · Order / contract · Trillium Engineering secured a Raytheon Phase One production contract to supply HD25-LV drone camera gimbals for integration with a Raytheon loitering munition.
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