Raytheon Missiles & Defense awarded $2.3B production contract for missile defense radars

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Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a unit of Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX), has secured a $2.3 billion contract from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency to produce seven AN/TPY-2 radars. These radars incorporate advanced gallium nitride (GaN) technology and are part of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system designed to counter ballistic missile threats. This contract is part of a foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia.

The mobile AN/TPY-2 radars enhance detection and tracking capabilities, vital for missile defense operations.

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• Secured a $2.3 billion contract for radar production, enhancing revenue potential.
• Incorporation of GaN technology improves radar reliability and missile detection capabilities.
• Part of a foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia, expanding international business opportunities.

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TUCSON, Ariz., June 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies business (NYSE: RTX), received a $2.3 billion U.S. Missile Defense Agency production contract for seven gallium nitride (GaN)-based AN/TPY-2 radars as part of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, which is designed to protect against incoming ballistic missile threats. The contract is part of a foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

"These highly capable X-band radars are the sharpest eyes in the global missile defense system," said Bryan Rosselli, vice president of Strategic Missile Defense at Raytheon Missiles & Defense. "The addition of GaN technology delivers capability for threats to be detected, tracked and discriminated with improved radar reliability."

The mobile AN/TPY-2 missile defense radar uses X-band to clearly see ballistic missile threats. The radar system operates in two modes: forward-based mode — which detects ballistic missiles and identifies any lethal objects as they rise after launch — and terminal mode as part of the THAAD system, which guides interceptors toward a descending missile's warhead.

Of the 14 AN/TPY-2 radars produced, seven are fielded as a part of U.S.-operated THAAD systems, five operate in forward-based mode for the U.S., and two are part of foreign military sales. 

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. With 195,000 employees and four industry-leading businesses ― Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense ― the company delivers solutions that push the boundaries in avionics, cybersecurity, directed energy, electric propulsion, hypersonics, and quantum physics. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts

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FAQ

What is the significance of Raytheon's $2.3 billion contract?

The contract enhances Raytheon's revenue and strengthens its position in the missile defense sector.

How does GaN technology impact missile defense capabilities?

GaN technology improves radar reliability and the ability to detect and track missile threats.

What is the AN/TPY-2 radar used for?

The AN/TPY-2 radar is used for detecting and tracking incoming ballistic missiles as part of the THAAD system.

Who is the customer for the AN/TPY-2 radars?

The AN/TPY-2 radars are part of a foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

What company is involved in the production of the AN/TPY-2 radars?

Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a business unit of Raytheon Technologies, is involved in their production.