Raytheon Technologies Secures Over $250M Deal for Advanced Missile Detection and Tracking Solutions
Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) has been awarded a contract worth over $250 million to conceptualize, engineer, and supply a constellation of seven vehicles dedicated to missile tracking satellites, alongside facilitating launch and ground operations through the Space Development Agency.
A network of low-Earth orbit satellites offers missile detection, missile tracking, and enhanced situational awareness.
Upon implementation, the low-Earth orbit satellite network will serve as the fifth layer of satellites dedicated to missile detection and tracking for the Department of Defense. This initiative is a vital component of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.
“Establishing a robust and cost-effective proliferated satellite network in low-Earth orbit will enhance our capacity to monitor emerging dangers such as hypersonic missiles,” stated Dave Broadbent, president of Space & C2 at Raytheon Intelligence & Space. “Advancing this architecture with SDA and our industry collaborators will remain a significant priority for us in the upcoming months.”
Raytheon Technologies has a longstanding history of developing missile detection systems. Following its acquisition of Blue Canyon Technologies and SEAKR Engineering, Raytheon Technologies has broadened its space payload and satellite bus capabilities and expertise, positioning itself as a premier supplier of space systems across an increasing number of programs.
Raytheon will utilize existing designs, commercially available products, and standard components to minimize technical risks and accelerate delivery. The constellation of seven vehicles will incorporate Raytheon’s Wide Field of View overhead persistent infrared sensor, Blue Canyon Technologies’ Saturn-class microsatellite bus, and SEAKR Engineering’s electronic payload.
