RTX's Raytheon awarded U.S. Army contract for wireless power beaming technology
Raytheon, an RTX business, has secured a U.S. Army contract to develop directed energy wireless power beaming technology. The project aims to distribute power across battlefields, simplify logistics, and protect U.S. troops. The Advanced Technology team will develop transmitter and receiver technologies for long-range demonstration, aligned with Army's manned and unmanned system requirements.
The technology reduces troops' need to carry fuel and batteries, increases operation time, and enables energy uniformity in battlespace without vulnerable fuel depots. Raytheon's expertise in wireless power transmission dates back to the 1960s, holding records for highest energy transfer and longest range.
Raytheon, un'azienda di RTX, ha ottenuto un contratto con l'esercito statunitense per sviluppare tecnologia di trasmissione energetica wireless a energia diretta. Il progetto mira a distribuire energia nei campi di battaglia, semplificare la logistica e proteggere le truppe statunitensi. Il team di Tecnologia Avanzata svilupperà tecnologie di trasmettitori e ricevitori per dimostrazioni a lungo raggio, in linea con i requisiti dei sistemi manned e unmanned dell'esercito.
Questa tecnologia riduce la necessità per le truppe di portare carburante e batterie, aumenta il tempo operativo e consente una uniformità energetica nel campo di battaglia senza depositi di carburante vulnerabili. L'esperienza di Raytheon nella trasmissione di energia wireless risale agli anni '60, vantando record per il più alto trasferimento di energia e la più lunga distanza.
Raytheon, una empresa de RTX, ha asegurado un contrato con el Ejército de EE.UU. para desarrollar tecnología de transmisión de energía inalámbrica dirigida. El proyecto tiene como objetivo distribuir energía en los campos de batalla, simplificar la logística y proteger a las tropas estadounidenses. El equipo de Tecnología Avanzada desarrollará tecnologías de transmisores y receptores para demostraciones de largo alcance, alineadas con los requisitos de sistemas tripulados y no tripulados del Ejército.
La tecnología reduce la necesidad de las tropas de llevar combustible y baterías, aumenta el tiempo de operación y permite una uniformidad energética en el campo de batalla sin depósitos de combustible vulnerables. La experiencia de Raytheon en la transmisión de energía inalámbrica se remonta a la década de 1960, ostentando récords por la mayor transferencia de energía y el mayor alcance.
레일리온(Raytheon), RTX 사업부는 미 육군과의 계약을 체결하여 지향성 에너지 무선 전송 기술을 개발합니다. 이 프로젝트는 전투 지역에 에너지를 분배하고, 물류를 단순화하며, 미군을 보호하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 첨단 기술 팀은 유인 및 무인 시스템 요구 사항에 맞춰 장거리 시연을 위한 송신기 및 수신기 기술을 개발할 것입니다.
이 기술은 병사들이 연료 및 배터리를 휴대할 필요를 줄이고, 작전 시간을 증가시키며, 취약한 연료 저장소 없이 전투 지역에서 에너지 균일성을 가능하게 합니다. 레일리온의 무선 에너지 전송 경험은 1960년대까지 거슬러 올라가며, 가장 높은 에너지 전송과 가장 긴 거리의 기록을 보유하고 있습니다.
Raytheon, une entreprise d'RTX, a obtenu un contrat avec l'armée américaine pour développer une technologie de transmission d'énergie sans fil à énergie dirigée. Le projet vise à distribuer de l'énergie sur les champs de bataille, à simplifier la logistique et à protéger les troupes américaines. L'équipe de Technologie Avancée développera des technologies de transmetteurs et de récepteurs pour des démonstrations à longue distance, en accord avec les exigences des systèmes manned et unmanned de l'armée.
Cette technologie réduit le besoin des troupes de transporter du carburant et des batteries, augmente le temps d'opération et permet une uniformité énergétique sur le champ de bataille sans dépôts de carburant vulnérables. L'expertise de Raytheon en matière de transmission d'énergie sans fil remonte aux années 1960, affichant des records pour le transfert d'énergie le plus élevé et la plus longue portée.
Raytheon, ein Unternehmen von RTX, hat einen Vertrag mit der US-Armee zur Entwicklung von gerichteter Energiewireless-Übertragungstechnologie gesichert. Das Projekt zielt darauf ab, Energie auf den Schlachtfeldern zu verteilen, die Logistik zu vereinfachen und die US-Truppen zu schützen. Das Team für fortschrittliche Technologie wird Sender- und Empfängertechnologien für Langstreckendemonstrationen entwickeln, die mit den Anforderungen des unbemannten und bemannten Systems der Armee übereinstimmen.
Diese Technologie verringert den Bedarf der Truppen, Kraftstoff und Batterien zu transportieren, erhöht die Betriebszeit und ermöglicht eine Energieeinheitlichkeit im Einsatzgebiet ohne anfällige Kraftstofflager. Raytheons Fachkenntnisse in der drahtlosen Energieübertragung reichen bis in die 1960er Jahre zurück und führen Rekorde für die höchste Energieübertragung und die längste Reichweite.
- Contract win from U.S. Army for strategic military technology
- Development of innovative power distribution solution for military applications
- Building on established expertise in wireless power transmission technology
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This contract marks a significant advancement in military logistics and battlefield capabilities. The wireless power beaming technology addresses critical operational challenges by reducing the logistical burden of fuel and battery transport while enhancing troop mobility and security. The technology's dual benefits of powering both manned and unmanned systems could revolutionize battlefield operations.
The strategic value lies in its potential to decentralize power distribution, eliminating vulnerable fuel depots and creating a more resilient power infrastructure. While the contract's exact value isn't disclosed, RTX's established expertise in this field since the 1960s positions them strongly for successful development and implementation. This aligns with the broader DoD Operational Energy Strategy, suggesting potential for expanded applications and follow-on contracts.
The operational implications of this technology are substantial for modern warfare. Energy dependency has long been a critical vulnerability in military operations, impacting everything from mission duration to tactical flexibility. This wireless power solution could fundamentally alter how forces operate in contested environments by:
- Enabling longer operational endurance for unmanned systems
- Reducing the detectability of supply operations
- Supporting distributed operations in denied areas
The technology's ability to power both manned and unmanned systems suggests a force multiplier effect, potentially reshaping military doctrine around energy-intensive operations and autonomous system deployment.
Technology will extend operational reach and counter autonomous systems
Work is being conducted as part of a larger effort under the Department of Defense's Operational Energy Strategy. Under the contract, Raytheon's Advanced Technology team will develop advanced wireless power transmitter and receiver technologies to enable a long-range demonstration in line with the needs of
"Wireless power and data can provide enhanced capability in the future manned and unmanned teaming battlespace," said Colin Whelan, president of Advanced Technology at Raytheon. "This is extremely important in highly contested threat environments where operations are challenged."
Wireless power beaming reduces the need for troops to carry additional fuel and batteries, easing their logistics, increasing their operation time, and safeguarding their locations. In addition, wireless power enables energy uniformity in the battlespace allowing ease of capture and delivery of energy to sensor systems without the need for concentrated fuel depots that could be vulnerable.
Raytheon has a long history in wireless power transmission dating back to the 1960s with William Brown pioneering the first demonstration that still holds the record for the highest energy transfer and the longest range independently. In recent years, the company has been focused on developing state of the art technologies to enable wireless power across long ranges and incorporate them in systems of the future.
About Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, is a leading provider of defense solutions to help the
About RTX
With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2023 sales of
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