RTX's Raytheon demos KuRFS and Coyote performance against complex UAS threats
Raytheon, an RTX business, successfully demonstrated the capabilities of its Ku-band Radio Frequency Sensor (KuRFS) and Coyote™ Block 2 and Block 3 effectors during the U.S. Army's annual summer test period. The systems were tested as part of the Low, slow, small-unmanned aircraft Integrated Defense System (LIDS), the Army's counter-drone solution. KuRFS excelled in detecting and tracking drone swarms, while Coyote defeated single and multiple targets with reduced engagement timelines. The tests validated recent software enhancements for both systems.
The U.S. Army is strengthening its counter-drone defenses with $374.8 million in recent contracts for LIDS equipment and support services. Raytheon has increased production capacity for the Coyote kinetic effector to meet growing demand.
Raytheon, un'impresa di RTX, ha dimostrato con successo le capacità del proprio sensore a radiofrequenza Ku-band (KuRFS) e degli effettori Coyote™ Block 2 e Block 3 durante il periodo di test estivo annuale dell'Esercito degli Stati Uniti. I sistemi sono stati testati come parte del sistema di difesa integrato contro i droni a bassa quota, lenti e piccoli (LIDS), la soluzione dell'Esercito per contrastare i droni. KuRFS ha eccelso nella rilevazione e nel tracciamento di sciami di droni, mentre Coyote ha neutralizzato obiettivi singoli e multipli con tempi di ingaggio ridotti. I test hanno convalidato i recenti miglioramenti software per entrambi i sistemi.
L'Esercito degli Stati Uniti sta rafforzando le proprie difese contro i droni con contratti recenti per un totale di 374,8 milioni di dollari per l'equipaggiamento e i servizi di supporto LIDS. Raytheon ha aumentato la capacità produttiva per l'effettore cinetico Coyote per soddisfare la crescente domanda.
Raytheon, una empresa de RTX, demostró con éxito las capacidades de su sensor de radiofrecuencia de banda Ku (KuRFS) y de los efectores Coyote™ Block 2 y Block 3 durante el período de pruebas de verano anual del Ejército de EE.UU. Los sistemas fueron puestos a prueba como parte del sistema de defensa integrada contra aeronaves no tripuladas de baja altitud, lentas y pequeñas (LIDS), la solución del Ejército para contrarrestar drones. KuRFS sobresalió en la detección y seguimiento de enjambres de drones, mientras que Coyote neutralizó objetivos individuales y múltiples con tiempos de compromiso reducidos. Las pruebas validaron las recientes mejoras de software para ambos sistemas.
El Ejército de EE.UU. está fortaleciendo sus defensas contra drones con $374.8 millones en contratos recientes para equipos y servicios de apoyo de LIDS. Raytheon ha aumentado la capacidad de producción del efector cinético Coyote para satisfacer la creciente demanda.
레이시온(Raytheon), RTX의 기업은 미국 육군의 연례 여름 테스트 기간 동안 Ku 대역 전파 센서(KuRFS)와 코요테(Coyote™) Block 2 및 Block 3 효과기의 성능을 성공적으로 시연했습니다. 이 시스템은 육군의 드론 대응 솔루션인 저고도, 저속, 소형 무인 항공기 통합 방어 시스템(LIDS)의 일환으로 테스트되었습니다. KuRFS는 드론 떼의 탐지 및 추적에서 뛰어난 성능을 발휘했으며, 코요테는 단일 및 다수의 목표를 단축된 교전 시간으로 무력화시켰습니다. 이 테스트는 두 시스템 모두에 대한 최근 소프트웨어 개선 사항을 검증했습니다.
미국 육군은 LIDS 장비 및 지원 서비스에 대해 3억 7480만 달러의 최근 계약을 통해 드론 대응 방어력을 강화하고 있습니다. 레이시온은 증가하는 수요를 충족시키기 위해 코요테 동력 효과기의 생산 능력을 늘렸습니다.
Raytheon, une entreprise d'RTX, a démontré avec succès les capacités de son capteur à radiofréquence Ku-band (KuRFS) et des effecteurs Coyote™ Block 2 et Block 3 lors de la période d'essai estivale annuelle de l'Armée américaine. Les systèmes ont été testés dans le cadre du système de défense intégré contre les aéronefs sans pilote légers, lents et petits (LIDS), la solution de l'Armée pour contrer les drones. KuRFS a excellé dans la détection et le suivi des essaims de drones, tandis que Coyote a neutralisé des cibles uniques et multiples avec des délais d'engagement réduits. Les tests ont validé les récents améliorations logicielles pour les deux systèmes.
L'Armée américaine renforce ses défenses anti-drones avec 374,8 millions de dollars en contrats récents pour l'équipement et les services de soutien LIDS. Raytheon a augmenté sa capacité de production pour l'effecteur cinétique Coyote afin de répondre à la demande croissante.
Raytheon, ein Unternehmen von RTX, hat während der jährlichen Sommer-Testphase der US-Armee erfolgreich die Fähigkeiten seines Ku-Band-Radiofrequenzsensors (KuRFS) und der Coyote™ Block 2 und Block 3 Effektoren demonstriert. Die Systeme wurden im Rahmen des integrierten Verteidigungssystems gegen kleine, langsame unbemannte Luftfahrzeuge (LIDS) getestet, der Lösung der Armee zur Bekämpfung von Drohnen. KuRFS hat sich hervorragend in der Erkennung und Verfolgung von Drohnenschwärmen bewährt, während Coyote Einzel- und Mehrfachziele mit verkürzten Reaktionszeiten ausschaltete. Die Tests haben die jüngsten Softwareverbesserungen für beide Systeme validiert.
Die US-Armee stärkt ihre Abwehr gegen Drohnen mit 374,8 Millionen US-Dollar an aktuellen Verträgen für LIDS-Ausrüstung und Supportdienste. Raytheon hat die Produktionskapazität für den kinetischen Effektor Coyote erhöht, um der steigenden Nachfrage gerecht zu werden.
- Successful demonstration of KuRFS and Coyote systems against complex drone threats
- Validation of software enhancements for improved system performance
- $374.8 million in recent U.S. Army contracts for LIDS equipment and support
- Increased production capacity for Coyote kinetic effector to meet growing demand
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Insights
The successful demonstration of RTX's Raytheon KuRFS and Coyote systems against complex unmanned aerial threats is a significant development in the counter-drone defense sector. The systems' ability to detect, track and defeat both single and swarm drone threats showcases advanced capabilities that are important in modern warfare scenarios.
The U.S. Army's investment of
Raytheon's proactive increase in production capacity for the Coyote effector suggests anticipation of further growth in this product line. This strategic move could position RTX favorably to capture a larger market share in the rapidly expanding counter-UAS industry.
For investors, this news signals RTX's strong positioning in a critical defense technology area, with potential for sustained long-term growth as drone threats continue to evolve globally.
The persistent, 360-degree KuRFS radar excelled in a stress test, successfully detecting and tracking a swarm of unmanned aircraft vehicles. Coyote defeated targets, singles and swarms, demonstrating reduced engagement timelines to defeat multiple threats. The tests validated software enhancements made to both systems.
"These systems were developed to effectively defeat unmanned aircraft systems and designed to easily incorporate updates to outpace this ever-evolving threat," said Tom Laliberty, president of Land and Air Defense Systems at Raytheon. "By continuously building on the combat-proven capabilities and performance of both KuRFS and Coyote, ground forces around the globe can gain a significant advantage in the defense against the threat of enemy drones."
KuRFS precision targeting radar and the scaled Ku720-2 XBAEU distributed, mobile sensing radar deliver 360-degree, persistent detection, identification and tracking of airborne threats. The Coyote Block 2 kinetic effector and the Block 3 non-kinetic effector defeated multiple drones varying in size and maneuverability.
The
Demand for the combat-proven Coyote kinetic effector has increased. Raytheon has further invested in test equipment and tooling to support and sustain increased capacity ahead of schedule.
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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