RTX's Raytheon to advance target-detection capabilities for naval radars
PR Newswire•12/10/2026•08:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Raytheon awarded ONR contract to develop advanced naval radar target-detection capabilities
- ➤Software upgrades aim to extend detection range, increase sensitivity and improve radar efficiency
- ➤Enhancements target Raytheon's SPY-6 radar family and future naval radars
- ➤Work at Portsmouth and Andover facilities continues through 2031
Expert Statements
Colin Whelan, president of Advanced Technology at Raytheon
“Modernizing fielded radar systems with software-first upgrades is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to deliver mission-ready capability.”
Colin Whelan, president of Advanced Technology at Raytheon
“These enhancements will enable naval operators to detect smaller objects at greater distances and classify targets more quickly, providing the fleet with faster, more informed decision‑making.”
RTX's Raytheon to advance target-detection capabilities for naval radars PR Newswire
PORTSMOUTH, R.I., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has been awarded a contract from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to develop advanced target‑detection capabilities for naval radar systems.
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