Raytheon’s Innovative Coyote: A Game-Changer Against Drone Swarm Attacks
Raytheon, a leader in defense technology as part of RTX (NYSE: RTX), recently highlighted the advanced capabilities of its Coyote® Block 3 Non-Kinetic (NK) system during a U.S. Army demonstration. This innovative system successfully neutralized drone swarms, showcasing remarkable performance in launch, flight, intercept, and recovery.
The Coyote Block 3NK serves as a cutting-edge counter-unmanned aircraft system designed to loiter and neutralize drone swarms with a non-kinetic payload. This design significantly reduces the risk of collateral damage while allowing for the system to be recalled and redeployed for continued engagements. Raytheon manufactures both kinetic and non-kinetic Coyote variants that effectively counter drone systems of all sizes—operating at longer ranges and higher altitudes than competitors.
“Coyote offers warfighters a cost-efficient solution against both individual drones and swarms,” stated Tom Laliberty, President of Land & Air Defense Systems at Raytheon. “Our ongoing investment in Coyote’s combat-proven capabilities guarantees that our allies maintain an affordable operational edge over evolving drone threats globally.”
In major news for the counter-drone industry, Raytheon recently secured its largest contract in counter-drone technology through the U.S. Army’s Low, Slow, Small-unmanned aircraft Integrated Defeat System (LIDS) program. In response to surging global demand for reliable and cost-effective counter-drone solutions, significant investment has been directed toward enhancing Coyote’s kinetic variant production. These advancements enable quicker launches, increased speeds, and extended operational ranges—enhancing the ability to counter unmanned aerial systems (UAS) that carry heavier payloads over greater distances.
