Non-kinetic Coyote defeats multiple drone swarms
Raytheon demonstrated a recoverable Coyote variant defeating multiple drone swarms for the US Army.
Evidence notes
- 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.
Company context
RTX defence business developing sensors, effectors and autonomous systems for air, land and maritime missions.