ANDOVER, MA, Oct 17, 2025 – Raytheon broke ground on a $53 million, 23,000 square-foot expansion of its Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor production facility in Andover, MA.
The Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) is a radar designed to defeat threats, including hypersonic weapons. Raytheon is adding capacity enhancements to accelerate delivery of next-gen capabilities at the Andover facility.
“This vital investment will significantly bolster our ability to meet the growing global demand for LTAMDS,” said Tom Laliberty, president of land and air defense systems at Raytheon. “The expansion will accelerate delivery of this critical radar to U.S. and international customers, ensuring they are equipped with the most advanced defense technology available.”
The LTAMDS production facility is the final integration point of the radar for U.S. and international customers. The factory as of date handles Patriot testing.
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.