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Raytheon Technologies unveils next-generation electro-optical intelligent-sensing capability

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Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) has launched RAIVEN, an advanced electro-optical intelligent-sensing capability designed to enhance pilot performance through faster and more accurate threat identification. This innovative system utilizes artificial intelligence, hyperspectral imaging, and LiDAR technology, allowing operators to detect threats up to five times farther and more clearly than traditional systems.

RAIVEN aims to improve platform survivability and streamline decision-making processes, significantly reducing pilot workload while accelerating engagement timelines against adversaries. The modular system builds on Raytheon's established Multi-Spectral Targeting System family, enhancing mission versatility without changing size, weight, or power requirements. Initial testing of the RAIVEN system, specifically the RT-1000 version, is scheduled for 2024, as part of the U.S. Army's Future Vertical Lift modernization.

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  • Launch of RAIVEN enhances pilot capabilities with advanced threat identification.
  • System uses AI and hyperspectral imaging for greater operational range and clarity.
  • Modular system increases mission versatility while maintaining size and power specifications.
  • Initial flight test scheduled for 2024 as part of the U.S. Army's modernization efforts.
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RAIVEN reduces pilot workload while accelerating engagement decisions much faster than adversaries

ARLINGTON, Va., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) today announced the launch of RAIVEN, a revolutionary electro-optical intelligent-sensing capability, which will enable pilots to have faster and more precise threat identification.

RAIVEN can identify objects optically and spectrally simultaneously in real-time — a single electro-optical/infrared, or EO/IR, system has never been able to do this before.

RAIVEN's 'intelligent-sensing' capability uses artificial intelligence, hyperspectral imaging, and light detection and ranging, or LiDAR, to enable operators to see up to five times farther and clearer than traditional optical imaging. This helps increase platform survivability and gives the warfighter decision advantage over peer threats.

"The future battlespace will consist of a myriad of threats from all directions evolving at an unprecedented pace," said Torrey Cady, vice president of Surveillance and Targeting Systems at Raytheon Intelligence & Space. "RAIVEN improves platform survivability and keeps the warfighter safe by providing accurate, persistent target observation coupled with accelerated information sharing. This combination enables a decision-making process that simultaneously reduces pilot workload while accelerating engagement decisions to prosecute targets much faster than adversaries."

Paired with AI, RAIVEN synthesizes reams of data into a detailed picture of the battlespace and the threats within it. The AI automatically detects and identifies threats, delivering a level of automation for the operator to choose what decisions need to be made – providing a critical capability while drastically reducing operator workload.

RAIVEN is a modular, open system that builds upon the successes of Raytheon Technologies' combat-proven Multi-Spectral Targeting System family of sensors. RAIVEN provides more mission versatility and capability than ever before – all within the same size, weight and power specifications.

The first version of RAIVEN, RT-1000, can support a wide array of missions, including the U.S. Army's Future Vertical Lift modernization effort, with the first flight test being conducted in 2024.

Work for this program is being done in McKinney, Texas. 

About Raytheon Technologies 
Raytheon Technologies is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. Our global team of 180,000 employees pushes the limits of known science and redefines how we connect and protect our world. We are advancing aviation, building smarter defense systems and creating innovations to take us deeper into space. The company, with 2022 sales of $67 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Contact: 
Mary Lee
mary.lee@rtx.com

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What is RAIVEN from Raytheon Technologies?

RAIVEN is an advanced electro-optical intelligent-sensing system that improves pilots' ability to identify threats quickly and accurately.

How does RAIVEN enhance pilot performance?

RAIVEN reduces pilot workload while accelerating engagement decisions, allowing operators to see up to five times farther than traditional systems.

What technologies does RAIVEN utilize?

RAIVEN employs artificial intelligence, hyperspectral imaging, and LiDAR to provide enhanced threat detection capabilities.

When is the first flight test of RAIVEN scheduled?

The first flight test of RAIVEN is scheduled for 2024.

What military program is RAIVEN supporting?

RAIVEN supports the U.S. Army's Future Vertical Lift modernization effort.

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