RTX has announced significant advancements in its defence technology portfolio, focusing on enhanced naval defense and space-based missile warning systems. These developments highlight RTX’s commitment to providing cutting-edge defence solutions in response to evolving global threats.
Enhanced Naval Defence
RTX, through its subsidiary Raytheon, has secured a $525 million contract to supply ESSM Block 2 missiles and spares to the U.S. Navy and allied navies. The ESSM Block 2 missile represents a significant upgrade over its predecessor, offering:
- Increased maneuverability.
- Improved performance in challenging maritime environments.
- Reduced reliance on ship-based illumination.
- Advanced digital processing to counter evolving threats.
This contract reinforces RTX’s position as a key provider of self-defence solutions for naval fleets worldwide. The role of self-ship and local area defence has become increasingly important, and ESSM Block 2 delivers critical capability in this mission.
Advancements in Space-Based Missile Warning Systems
Raytheon has delivered the first sensor payload for the U.S. Space Force’s Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) GEO Block 0 missile warning satellite. This system is designed to provide continuous missile threat detection over critical mid-latitude regions. The sensor payload underwent rigorous thermal vacuum testing, simulating the harsh environment of space, to ensure optimal performance. Persistent early warning of missile threats is critical to U.S. national security, and these payloads offer early, resilient warning against increasingly challenging ballistic threats.
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