RTX's Raytheon awarded $729 million in counter-drone contracts for U.S., Qatar, and Jordan
PR Newswire•13/10/2026•08:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Raytheon awarded $729 million in counter-drone contracts
- ➤U.S. Army, Qatar and Jordan will receive LIDS components
- ➤KuRFS and Coyote make their first international sales
- ➤RTX accelerating Coyote production amid surging global demand
Expert Statements
Tom Laliberty, President of Land and Air Defense Systems at Raytheon
“LIDS provides a proven and cost-effective layer of defense that ensures allied forces have the protection they need against hostile drones.”
Tom Laliberty, President of Land and Air Defense Systems at Raytheon
“To stay ahead of rapidly evolving drone threats, Raytheon is accelerating production of the Coyote family of effectors -- delivering a uniquely scalable, battle–tested solution that meets the surge in global demand.”
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