Tag: Raytheon

Raytheon Achieves 500th Delivery of ESSM Block 2 Missiles

Raytheon has achieved a significant production milestone with the delivery of the 500th Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2, while preparing to nearly double manufacturing output by mid-2026 to meet surging global demand for advanced naval air defense systems. The ESSM Block 2 missile provides critical surface-to-air defense capabilities against diverse aerial and surface […]

Raytheon Unveils Next-Gen APG-82(V)X Radar for F-15EX Fighter Jets

Raytheon has announced the development of the cutting-edge APG-82(V)X radar system, designed to enhance the F-15EX Eagle II’s combat capabilities through revolutionary gallium nitride technology and advanced electronic warfare features. This next-generation radar represents a significant advancement over current systems, offering enhanced detection range, improved survivability, and superior electronic warfare capabilities for both US Air […]

US Navy Grants Raytheon $205M Contract For Phalanx Weapon Systems

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a significant $205 million contract for the continued production and support of the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System, reinforcing the critical importance of this last-line defense system. The Raytheon Phalanx contract represents a substantial investment in maintaining and upgrading one of the Navy’s most essential point-defense technologies, ensuring continued protection […]

Raytheon Secures $72M Deal for TOW Missile Targeting System

Raytheon Technologies has been awarded a substantial $72 million contract from the US Army to provide ongoing support and sustainment for the TOW missile targeting system, specifically the Improved Target Acquisition System (ITAS). This significant defense contract underscores the continued importance of the TOW missile targeting system in modern anti-armor operations and highlights the Army’s […]

Raytheon Secures Record RAM Launcher Deal with US Navy

Raytheon secures record RAM launcher deal with US Navy in a groundbreaking $74 million contract that represents the most significant single order for Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Guided Missile Launching Systems in over two decades. This historic defense contract underscores the US Navy’s commitment to enhancing its naval defense capabilities and maintaining maritime superiority through […]

US Navy Awards $1.1B AIM-9X Missile Contract To Raytheon

The United States Navy has awarded Raytheon Company a substantial $1.1 billion contract modification for the production and delivery of advanced AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles, reinforcing America’s commitment to maintaining superior air-to-air combat capabilities. This massive defense contract demonstrates the continued strategic importance of short-range air-to-air missile systems in modern military operations and international defense partnerships. […]

Raytheon To Supply Patriot System To Netherlands

The Netherlands is set to enhance its air defense capabilities following a significant $529 million contract with Raytheon, a division of RTX, for a new Patriot air and missile defense system. This strategic acquisition comes as part of the country’s ongoing commitment to modernizing its military infrastructure and supporting NATO’s collective defense objectives. Contract Details […]

Patriot replacement radar defeats cruise missile

Raytheon’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS), the U.S. Army’s next-generation Patriot radar replacement, recently achieved a vital milestone by detecting, tracking, and enabling intercept of a cruise missile surrogate target. The test proves LTAMDS’ capabilities against an array of aerial threats. Validating Core Performance During the Army evaluation event, LTAMDS autonomously detected […]