RTX's Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor showcases 360-degree protection in latest test

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RTX (NYSE: RTX) has successfully completed another milestone in its Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) program, demonstrating 360-degree protection capabilities in its latest test at White Sands Missile Range. The radar system, which recently received Milestone C designation, successfully tracked and intercepted a complex threat target using its secondary arrays.

The test validated LTAMDS' integration with the new Large Tactical Power Source (LTPS), enabling the system to reach its full battlespace potential. Having completed nine successful flight tests, LTAMDS is designed to counter massive, coordinated attacks including drones, advanced aircraft, and various missile types. Following Poland's adoption in 2024 as the first international customer, several other countries are considering acquiring the system.

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• Successful completion of another 360-degree flight test demonstrating full operational capabilities
• Achievement of Milestone C designation, advancing from prototype to production phase
• Growing international market demand with Poland as first international customer
• Successful integration with new Large Tactical Power Source (LTPS)
• System's ability to counter multiple threat types simultaneously

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• Significant capital investments required to meet global demand

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Full coverage counters massive, coordinated attacks

WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M., Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, successfully completed another 360-degree flight test for the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor, or LTAMDS, using one of the radar's secondary arrays to track and intercept a complex, threat representative target. This follows the radar's recent Milestone C designation, initiating the transition from prototype to production and deployment.

In this test, LTAMDS, supported an Integrated Battle Command System and a PAC-3 MSE missile intercept of a threat representative target. The test objective was to demonstrate LTAMDS' successful integration with the recently delivered Large Tactical Power Source (LTPS). The increased power provided by LTPS enables LTAMDS to reach its full battlespace potential.

The high capacity, full coverage provided by LTAMDS three radar arrays enable the defeat of massive, coordinated attacks that include a mix of threats such as drones, advanced aircraft, as well as ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missiles. LTAMDS has now completed nine successful flight tests of increasing complexity to prove its capabilities against real-world threats.

"LTAMDS' 360-degree full-sector sensing capabilities specifically address massive, coordinated attacks from adversaries," said Tom Laliberty, president of Land & Air Defense Systems at Raytheon. "As international demand grows, Raytheon continues to invest in our production capacity to quickly deliver this critical capability to customers."

In April 2025, the U.S. Army designated LTAMDS as an official program of record. In 2024 Poland became the first international customer to add LTAMDS to their air and missile defense architecture. Several more countries are actively planning to acquire LTAMDS to modernize their air defenses. The company is making significant capital investments to meet global demand.

About Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, is a leading provider of defense solutions to help the U.S. government, our allies and partners defend their national sovereignty and ensure their security. For more than 100 years, Raytheon has developed new technologies and enhanced existing capabilities in integrated air and missile defense, smart weapons, missiles, advanced sensors and radars, offensive and defensive cybersecurity tools, interceptors, space-based systems, hypersonics and missile defense across land, air, sea and space. 

About RTX
RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With more than 185,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems for operational success, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2024 sales of more than $80 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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FAQ

What is the latest achievement of RTX's Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS)?

RTX's LTAMDS successfully completed a 360-degree flight test, demonstrating its ability to track and intercept complex threats using secondary arrays, while validating integration with the Large Tactical Power Source (LTPS).

What capabilities does the RTX LTAMDS system provide for missile defense?

The LTAMDS provides 360-degree full-sector sensing with three radar arrays capable of defeating massive, coordinated attacks including drones, advanced aircraft, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and hypersonic missiles.

How many flight tests has RTX's LTAMDS completed successfully?

LTAMDS has completed nine successful flight tests of increasing complexity to validate its capabilities against real-world threats.

Which countries have adopted RTX's LTAMDS system?

Poland became the first international customer in 2024, and several other countries are actively planning to acquire LTAMDS for their air defense modernization.

What is the current development status of RTX's LTAMDS program?

LTAMDS recently received Milestone C designation, marking its transition from prototype to production and deployment phase, and has been designated as an official program of record by the U.S. Army in April 2025.