US Army Awards RTX $1.7B for New Missile Defense Radar Production

Pentagon approves potential $1.7 billion for LTAMDS initial production pivot

The Defense Department has awarded a $1.7 billion modification to Raytheon for production of the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor, allowing the Army -- and Poland -- to execute new orders for the next-generation, ground-forces radar. On Aug. 28, the Pentagon announced the deal, which raises the potential contract ceiling on the LTAMDS program to $3.8 billion -- that includes $436 million appropriated in fiscal year 2025 for the Army and…

US Army awards RTX $1.7B for new missile defense radar production

The contract covers new 360-degree radars for both the U.S. Army and Poland.

Raytheon secures $1.7 billion U.S. Army contract for LTAMDS air and missile defence radar system

“After achieving Milestone C earlier this year, which initiated the production and deployment phase, Raytheon is significantly ramping up production to meet the fast-growing demand from the U.S. Army and International partners,” said Tom Laliberty, president of Land & Air Defense Systems at Raytheon. His comments followed the system’s transition into full-scale production, a stage considered key for large-scale deployment.     LTAMDS incorporate…

Raytheon Lands $1.7B Army Contract Modification

The U.S. Army has awarded Raytheon, an RTX business, a $1.7 billion contract modification for low-rate initial production of Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Systems, or LTAMDS, a next-generation radar system designed to counter hypersonic weapons and advanced aerial threats. The award modifies a previous contract, bringing the total value of the effort to