Raytheon Secures $729M in Counter-Drone Contracts for U.S. and Allies

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1Raytheon was awarded $729 million to deliver critical components of the LIDS counter-drone system to the U.S. Army, Qatar, and Jordan.

Raytheon was awarded $729 million to deliver critical components of the LIDS counter-drone system to the U.S. Army, Qatar, and Jordan. PR Newswire reported that the contracts involve providing the Ku-band Radio Frequency Sensor (KuRFS) and Coyote effectors, marking the first international sales of these specific technologies.

The parent company, RTX, is accelerating production to meet a surge in global demand for defense against drone swarms and evolving aerial threats. The agreement includes both fixed-site and mobile configurations for the LIDS system, with upgrades designed to provide faster launch times and greater range at higher altitudes.