Raytheon selected to build DARPA ship defense sensing and targeting system

Raytheon selected to build DARPA ship defense sensing and targeting system

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has selected Raytheon to design and build a sensing and targeting system to defend naval logistics ships and commercial vessels from unmanned surface vessel threats, according to a company announcement. Raytheon, an RTX business unit, is tasked with creating a system consisting of electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors, advanced detection software and command and control capabilities that will prov…

DARPA taps Raytheon for new maritime defense system

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 03, 2026 Raytheon, an RTX business, has been selected by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to develop an advanced sensing and targeting system to protect commercial shipping and naval logistics vessels from emerging maritime threats such as unmanned surface vehicles. Under the Pulling Guard program, Raytheon s Advanced Technology team will design, build and demonstrate a system that

Raytheon to develop drone-based defence for vulnerable vessels

Raytheon has been selected by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop a new sensing and targeting system aimed at protecting commercial shipping and naval logistics vessels from emerging maritime threats. The RTX-owned defence contractor will lead the work under DARPA’s Pulling Guard programme, which focuses on countering risks posed by unmanned …