Europe’s top 20 defence companies: Who leads the arms race?
May 28, 2025
The global defence industry never sleeps. Geopolitical tensions – from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East to the arms build-up in East Asia – are fuelling record-breaking investments in military technology and production.
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Indian startups enter strategic Indo-US space and defense collaboration
January 17, 2025
In a landmark development for India’s burgeoning private space sector, seven Indian companies have been selected for an unprecedented collaboration under the Indo-U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (Indus-X) initiative. According to a Reuters exclusive, this program offers Indian firms access to the lucrative U.S. defense and space markets, mentorship, and partnerships with industry giants.
PGZ and Raytheon launch Expert Cable Center in Poland
January 17, 2025
Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) has announced a major milestone in Poland’s defense industry. Wojskowe Zakłady Uzbrojenia S.A. (WZU), a PGZ subsidiary, has signed an agreement with Raytheon Polska to launch the Expert Cable Center in Grudziądz. This state-of-the-art facility will produce over 80 types of cables for the Patriot air and missile defense system, further enhancing Poland’s national defense capabilities.
Raytheon wins $20m contract to make military 'super chips'
February 06, 2024
US defence specialist Raytheon is to develop develop a "next-generation multi-chip package for use in ground, maritime and airborne sensors".
CAES awarded $200 million contract
August 22, 2023
CAES has won a USD 200 million follow-on, full-rate hardware production and sustainment award from Raytheon. Under the contract, CAES will provide fully tested radar module assemblies for the U.S. Navy’s AN/SPY-6 family of radars.
Park Systems opens applications lab at Northeastern University in Boston
September 09, 2022
Atomic Force Microscope supplier Park Systems has officially opened its new Eastern Regional Lab at Northeastern University's 14-acre Innovation Campus in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Raytheon Intelligence & Space to acquire SEAKR Engineering
September 17, 2021
Raytheon Technologies has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held SEAKR Engineering, Inc. Closure of the acquisition is subject to the completion of customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
Raytheon and GF partner on 5G wireless connectivity
May 20, 2021
Aerospace defence technology company, Raytheon Technologies, is teaming up with semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries to develop and commercialise a new gallium nitride on silicon (GaN-on-Si) semiconductor aiming to enable game-changing radio frequency performance for 5G and 6G mobile and wireless infrastructure applications.
Raytheon to acquire Blue Canyon Technologies
November 19, 2020
Raytheon Technologies says it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the provider of small satellites and spacecraft systems components; Blue Canyon Technologies.
BAE Systems completes acquisition of Military GPS business
August 04, 2020
BAE Systems has completed its acquisition of the Collins Aerospace Military Global Positioning System (GPS) business from Raytheon Technologies Corporation.
BAE completes its acquisition of Raytheon’s Airborne Radios business
May 05, 2020
After reaching a definitive agreement in January, BAE Systems has now completed the acquisition of Raytheon Technologies Corporation’s Airborne Tactical Radios (Airborne Radios) business.
BAE to pick up Collins Aerospace’s GPS business and Raytheon’s ATR business
January 20, 2020
BAE Systems has reached definitive agreements for the proposed acquisitions of Collins Aerospace’s military Global Positioning System (GPS) business and Raytheon’s Airborne Tactical Radios (ATR) business.
AMD bolsters exec leadership team
January 17, 2020
AMD has announced several promotions and one new hire to its senior leadership team, in an effort to enable the company’s continued growth in the high-performance computing, graphics and visualization technologies market.
Raytheon & United Technologies Aerospace to become one
June 10, 2019
Raytheon and United Technologies have entered into an agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals.
Raytheon awarded USD 400+ million U.S. Navy contract for SPY-6 radars
March 15, 2019
Raytheon Co. Integrated Defense Systems has been awarded a USD 402,658,015 fixed-price-incentive (firm target) modification to previously-awarded contract N00024-14-C-5315 to exercise options for Air and Missile Defense Radar Program (AMDR) low-rate initial production (LRIP).
Raytheon wins $693 million production contract for Sweden's Patriot
December 27, 2018
Raytheon has won a USD 692.9 million U.S. Army contract to produce Sweden's Patriot Integrated Air and Missile Defense System including spare parts, support and training.
Raytheon delivers first SeeMe satellite to DARPA
October 05, 2018
Raytheon says that it has delivered the first Space Enabled Effects for Military Engagements, or SeeMe, satellite to DARPA. Assembled on the company's missile production lines, the new SeeMe satellite will provide greater situational awareness to soldiers on the ground.
Lockheed selects Harris to deliver F-35's next-gen processor
September 28, 2018
Lockheed Martin has selected Harris Corporation to develop and deliver the next generation Integrated Core Processor (ICP) for the F-35 fighter jet.
Raytheon invests in advanced manufacturing for radar development
August 07, 2018
Raytheon Company is opening a USD 72 million, 30’000 square foot facility on its Andover, Massachusetts based campus.
Raytheon to expand radar manufacturing in Mississippi
June 01, 2018
Raytheon Company says it is expanding the footprint of its Forest-based manufacturing center.
Raytheon breaks ground on Ontario International Airport hangar
May 14, 2018
Raytheon and the Ontario International Airport Authority has broken ground on a hangar that will house Raytheon's flying testbed platform.
Raytheon dedicates new facilities to Missile Systems business
May 11, 2018
This is part of a large-scale expansion and modernisation project to increase capacity and capability at Raytheon's Tucson operations.
US Air Force selects Raytheon's all digital radar warning receiver
May 07, 2018
The U.S. Air Force awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract for Raytheon's AN/ALR-69A(V), an all-digital radar warning receiver.
Raytheon builds small satellites for Department of Homeland Security
April 23, 2018
Raytheon has built two small, Polar Scout satellites for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with Millennium Engineering and Integration.
Raytheon forms new subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates
December 20, 2017
Raytheon Company announces that it has formed Raytheon Emirates, a new, wholly owned subsidiary incorporated and headquartered in Abu Dhabi.
A short history of hybrid & module technology
December 07, 2017
Why it continues as a packaging technology of choice for high reliability applications.
Raytheon, Saab team to develop new infantry weapons
November 10, 2017
Raytheon and Swedish aerospace and defence firm Saab will partner up to develop new weapons for infantry forces.
Raytheon opens new engineering facility in Albuquerque
October 26, 2017
Raytheon Company has opened a new facility in the Sandia Science and Technology Park, expanding its operations to develop and produce range monitoring and telemetry systems.
Raytheon partners with Ducommun on fire control systems
September 12, 2017
Raytheon Company has selected Ducommun to build fire control systems for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM)
Milrem looking to expand production to the US
August 08, 2017
The Estonian defense solutions provider Milrem is looking to expand the production of their unmanned ground vehicle to the US.
U.S. Navy awards Raytheon USD 28 million deal
May 30, 2017
The U.S. Navy has selected Raytheon to provide the new Variable Depth Sonar for the Littoral Combat Ship class.
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