EL SEGUNDO, CA, Oct 23, 2025 – Raytheon has delivered the first PhantomStrike radar to Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for their FA-50 light combat aircraft fleet.
PhantomStrike is an air-cooled fire-control radar built with gallium nitride (GaN) technology. It delivers long-range detection, tracking, and targeting of airborne threats. The radar uses a digital beam that adapts to moving targets and resists jamming. It provides advanced radar capability at about half the cost of traditional fire-control systems.
“In an increasingly complex and contested battlespace, aircrew need to make informed, split-second decisions to ensure mission success,” said Dan Theisen, president of advanced products and solutions at Raytheon. “Delivering the first PhantomStrike system to KAI marks a pivotal step in equipping our customers with the advanced technology needed to maintain a decisive advantage in combat.”
PhantomStrike is designed for platforms with limited space, weight, and power capacity, including uncrewed and light-attack aircraft, fighter jets, and helicopters. It delivers fighter-grade fire control capability in a lighter package, weighing about half as much as an electronically scanned array radar.
PhantomStrike is approved for export as a direct commercial sale. This year Raytheon completed flight tests on its multi-program testbed aircraft, demonstrating air-to-air and air-to-ground performance. The company delivered a lab unit for aircraft integration testing in Aug, 2025.
Production of PhantomStrike takes place in Forest, MO, Tucson, AZ and Scotland, with support from Raytheon UK.
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. In 2024, RTX reported $80.7 billion in revenue, with Raytheon contributing through defense and aerospace manufacturing, R&D, and international defense contracts.
About Raytheon UK
Raytheon UK is headquartered in Essex, UK. The company operates as part of RTX and provides technology and services to defense, national security, government, and commercial markets. Its work spans weapons and sensors, air traffic management systems, power systems, assured positioning, navigation and timing (PNT), cyber and space systems, intelligence and mission training, and transformation services. Raytheon UK maintains operations and facilities across England, Scotland, and Wales, supporting a range of military and civilian programs. The company functions as a UK business unit within the global RTX group. Raytheon UK delivers products and services aimed at supporting mission readiness, secure communications, critical infrastructure, and defense capabilities for both domestic and international customers.
About Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)
Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI), based in Sacheon, South Korea, designs and manufactures aircraft, helicopters, satellites, and space launch vehicles for military and civilian markets. Established in 1999, the company serves the aerospace and defense industries with products that include training aircraft, combat jets, unmanned aerial vehicles, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. KAI also develops aircraft structures and space systems that support South Korea’s expanding aerospace capabilities. In 2024, the company reported annual revenue of about $2.63B.