MCKINNEY, TX, July 29, 2025 – Raytheon has launched its newest multispectral targeting system variant, the MTS-A HD, bringing visual upgrades to maritime helicopter operations. Designed to boost capabilities for naval helicopter platforms, the MTS-A HD features improved targeting precision, sharper imaging, and operational flexibility.
Raytheon is joining forces with both industry and commercial partners to speed up production and help lower costs for the sensor system. “Navy helicopter pilots need the clearest possible view when flying in hostile areas,” said Bryan Rosselli, president of advanced products & solutions at Raytheon. “Our new high-definition sensor system provides aircrews with superior visual capability, allowing them to make faster and more informed decisions when it matters most.”
The MTS-A HD is the latest sensor in Raytheon’s MTS family, currently used on more than 400 U.S. Navy helicopters. Its modular design allows integration with existing platforms and provides an upgrade path that improves performance without requiring full system replacement.
Beyond U.S. deployments, the MTS-A HD has attracted interest from international partners. Countries including Australia, Denmark, Saudi Arabia, India, Norway, Greece, Spain, and South Korea, as well as other markets in Europe and Asia, are evaluating the system to support their naval operations.
Source: RTX
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 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, Massachusetts, the company generates annual revenue exceeding $60 billion and employs about 185,000 people worldwide. Its clients include the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Collins Aerospace, Airbus and Boeing. RTX supports commercial and military programs by focusing on safety, performance and efficiency, while addressing operational challenges across multiple sectors.