RTX's Raytheon completes three successful tests of new Coyote upgrades
PR Newswire•12/10/2026•09:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Raytheon completes three tests of Coyote Block 2C+RM upgrades in 15 months
- ➤Coyote upgrades add rocket motor for faster launches and flight
- ➤New seeker and warhead target current and emerging drone threats
- ➤Tests confirmed initial integration with the current counter-drone architecture
- ➤Coyote effector completed first tactical rocket-motor launches for faster successive shots
Expert Statements
Tom Laliberty, President of Land & Air Defense Systems at Raytheon
“With a common backbone, Raytheon can rapidly scale the Coyote family across counter-drone missions — so we're accelerating the pace of innovation.”
Tom Laliberty, President of Land & Air Defense Systems at Raytheon
“Coyote Block 2C+RM is the latest example of how we're investing to deliver critical upgrades to combat-proven technology that give service members a decisive advantage on the battlefield.”
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