GA-ASI develops long-range weapons capabilities for MQ-9B March 02, 2026 So far, GA-ASI has performed all the performance analytics and is confident in MQ-9 B’s ability to carry long-range weapons over long distances, while providing a measure of persistence and endurance.
ST Engineering iDirect’s Belgian plant selected for NATO program February 27, 2026 ST Engineering iDirect says its European Manufacturing Competence Centre (MCC) in Erpe-Mere, Belgium, has been selected by Raytheon, a RTX-business, to support the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile Block II program.
Defence electronics in 2025: Key developments followed by the Evertiq audience December 22, 2025 Defence electronics has become one of the fastest-growing segments of Europe’s technology landscape. Rising military budgets, new procurement cycles, digitalisation of battlefield systems and the need for resilient supply chains are transforming the electronics industry into a strategic pillar of national security. Reading patterns on Evertiq clearly show that the audience is most interested in topics related to industrial collaboration, AI in defence, robotics, component manufacturing, sourcing, and critical materials.
Raytheon partners with Avio to establish SRM facility in US November 28, 2025 Raytheon, an RTX business, will help Avio establish a state-of-the-art solid rocket motor (SRM) facility in the United States, serving Raytheon and other customers.
Norway signs $100M deal with Kongsberg to bolster air defence November 17, 2025 The National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) batteries will be equipped with new command posts, wheeled communication nodes and radios. Today’s MRR radios will be replaced with Kongsberg’s THOR Combat Net Radio, with higher capacity and more functions.
IDI acquires majority stake in Intersoft Electronics Group June 12, 2025 French private equity firm IDI has acquired a majority stake in Belgium-based Intersoft Electronics Group. The deal, structured as a secondary leveraged buyout, was conducted in close cooperation with the company’s existing management team.
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.
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.