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RTX's Raytheon awarded $729 million in counter-drone contracts for U.S., Qatar, and Jordan

  • Raytheon, an RTX business, secured a $729 million contract to supply LIDS counter-drone system components to the U.S. Army, Qatar, & Jordan.
  • The LIDS system integrates the Ku-band Radio Frequency Sensor (KuRFS) & Coyote effector, marking the first international sales for both technologies.
  • KuRFS offers 360-degree threat detection, while Coyote effectors defeat individual drones & swarms using kinetic & non-kinetic methods.
  • The contract covers a mix of fixed-site & mobile LIDS configurations to meet global demand.
  • Raytheon is accelerating Coyote production & investing in upgrades for faster launch times, higher speeds, & greater range at higher altitudes.
  • RTX has over 180,000 employees & reported 2025 sales exceeding $88 billion.