TUCSON, AZ, Feb 12, 2026 – Raytheon demonstrated its Coyote Block 3 Non-Kinetic (NK) counter-drone system in a U.S. Army demo. The system defeated drone swarms launched during the exercise and validated launch, flight, intercept and recovery.
Raytheon describes Coyote Block 3NK as a counter-unmanned aircraft system designed to defeat drone swarms using a non-kinetic payload intended to limit collateral damage. The system can return after an intercept and redeploy for follow-on engagements. Raytheon also builds kinetic and non-kinetic Coyote variants for drones ranging from small to large, and says they offer longer-range and higher-altitude coverage than comparable effectors.
“Coyote provides warfighters a cost-effective defense for individual drones and swarms,” said Tom Laliberty, president of land & air defense systems, Raytheon. “We continue to invest in Coyote’s combat-proven capabilities, ensuring that allies around the globe gain an affordable operational advantage over sophisticated and evolving drone threats.”
Raytheon won a counter-drone contract under the U.S. Army’s LIDS program and is ramping production of the Coyote kinetic variant. The company says it is funding capacity increases and performance upgrades to meet global demand for lower-cost counter-drone systems. The updates enable faster launches, higher speeds and longer-range engagements at higher altitudes against UAS carrying heavier payloads.
Source: Raytheon
About Raytheon
Raytheon, a business segment of RTX Corp., is a U.S.-based defense and aerospace company headquartered in Arlington, VA. With origins dating to 1922 and its current structure formed through a 2020 merger, Raytheon develops technologies in missile systems, radar, space-based sensors and cybersecurity. The company supports government and commercial clients across the defense, intelligence, aerospace and space sectors. Raytheon operates alongside other RTX business units, including Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney. Its capabilities include guided weapons, air defense systems, satellite payloads and secure communications.
About RTX
RTX, formerly Raytheon Technologies, is a global aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems, products and services. It specializes in aircraft engines, avionics, cybersecurity solutions and defense systems, serving the aerospace, defense, intelligence and security sectors. With a history spanning more than a century, RTX combines expertise from its predecessor companies to support technological development. Headquartered in Waltham, MA, the company employs about 185,000 people worldwide. Its clients include the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.K. Ministry of Defense, Airbus and Boeing. RTX supports commercial and military programs by focusing on safety, performance and efficiency, while addressing operational challenges across multiple sectors.