AURORA, CO, Dec 8, 2025 – Raytheon has signed an agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance satellite data processing and mission control operations. Through this effort, Raytheon will equip customers with space capabilities used to support national security objectives.
The effort will help Raytheon identify projects that apply AWS cloud, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) services to support space and defense systems. Raytheon will also use AWS to reduce mission costs, increase program flexibility, and speed capability delivery to operations.
“Our customers rely on Raytheon to solve their most complex problems across space, data processing, command and control, and mission management functions,” said Erich Hernandez-Baquero, vice president of space intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance at Raytheon. “This collaboration with AWS empowers our teams to accelerate responsible AI innovation, increase agility while maintaining the highest levels of security, optimize resources, and strengthen systems to drive effective results for our customers.”
The collaboration expands options for customers to use Raytheon and AWS solutions for decision-making, coordination, and operational flexibility:
- Improved mission data processing and reporting using AWS services and Raytheon’s collection and mission engineering capabilities running on AWS.
- Bringing mission management to the edge using AWS Outposts, which provide AWS infrastructure and services on premises or at edge sites for a consistent hybrid environment.
- Enhanced constellation command and control using modular, software-defined systems for task scheduling and asset coordination.
- Scalable mission management that uses AWS serverless technologies to add new capabilities securely and support system architectures.
- Use AWS AI/ML services, including Amazon SageMaker and Amazon Bedrock, to improve software development and mission operations.
“This collaboration unites the security, reliability, and higher levels of availability from AWS with Raytheon’s space systems expertise to create new possibilities for our customers in the space industry,” said David Appel, vice president of U.S. federal at AWS. “This relationship embodies our customer-obsessed approach, driving innovations that boost mission performance, cost efficiency, and operational agility. Together, we’re propelling space technology forward, ensuring our customers maintain their competitive edge in this critical domain.”
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 Defence, Airbus and Boeing. RTX supports commercial and military programs by focusing on safety, performance and efficiency, while addressing operational challenges across multiple sectors.
About Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services (AWS), headquartered in Seattle, launched in 2006 and has grown into one of the world’s largest cloud services platforms. It offers more than 200 services, including computing, storage, databases, analytics, machine learning, IoT and security, to businesses, startups, government agencies and public-sector organizations worldwide. AWS serves industries ranging from healthcare and financial services to media, retail and smart infrastructure through pay-as-you-go cloud solutions. Backed by Amazon’s infrastructure, AWS provides tools that help organizations innovate and improve efficiency.