Raytheon's Upgraded Drone Killer Passes Three Tests in Just 15 Months
The new interceptor has completed three live test launches and is aimed at faster one-way attack drones, Raytheon said.
- RTX subsidiary Raytheon unveiled the Coyote Block 2C+RM counter-drone interceptor on Monday ahead of the Association of the United States Army conference.
- The company-funded effort, developed over 15 months, aims to equip the military with faster responses to evolving Group 3 drone threats, including jet-powered systems like the Shahed 238.
- Replacing the existing turbojet propulsion with a solid-rocket motor enables faster successive shots, while the upgrade features a new seeker and warhead to "defeat all classes of current and emerging drone threats," according to Raytheon.
- Thomas Laliberty, President of Land & Air Defense Systems at Raytheon, said the system remains in development with additional tests scheduled through the first half of next year as the firm works with the Department of War.
- The Army previously outlined plans to purchase at least 6,000 Block 2-series interceptors between fiscal years 2025 and 2029, reflecting growing demand for counter-drone systems to address complex threats in the Middle East and Ukraine.
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The new version has completed three tests and seeks to shorten response times; the intercept history belongs to previous models and there is still no date of entry into service
Raytheon developing solid-rocket motor variant of Coyote
RTX subsidiary Raytheon is developing and testing a variant of its Coyote counter-drone system, known as Coyote Block 2C+RM, the company announced this morning ahead of the annual Association of the United States Army conference. Coyote Block 2C+RM uses a solid-rocket motor to increase the speed of launch and flight, as well as a new seeker and warhead to “defeat all classes of current and emerging drone threats,” according to the announcement.…
RTX's Raytheon completes three successful tests of new Coyote upgrades - Seapower Magazine
TUCSON, Ariz. — Raytheon, an RTX business, successfully completed three tests of its new Coyote Block 2C+RM upgrades, advancing the program from concept to testing in just 15 months. These Raytheon-funded developmental testing events show rapid progress of current Coyote Block 2C+RM interceptor upgrades to support an urgent joint U.S....
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