RTX's Raytheon announces strategic collaboration with AWS to improve services for space customers

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Raytheon (NYSE: RTX) announced a strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to advance satellite data processing, mission control, and space mission management. The collaboration will deploy scalable cloud solutions using AWS AI/ML services, AWS Outpost edge capabilities, serverless technologies, and tools like Amazon SageMaker and Amazon Bedrock to improve mission data processing, constellation command-and-control, and rapid capability delivery.

The companies said they are actively executing programs for government and commercial customers to reduce mission costs, increase flexibility, and accelerate operational delivery.

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RTX expands cloud partnership with AWS to speed satellite data processing, mission control, and AI-enabled operations.

By pairing Raytheon space systems with AWS cloud, the collaboration aims to move mission data processing and mission management onto scalable cloud and edge platforms, use AWS AI/ML services like Amazon SageMaker and Amazon Bedrock, and employ AWS Outposts for hybrid/edge deployments. The described mechanisms target lower mission costs, greater program flexibility, and faster capability delivery to operations.

The plan depends on secure integration of classified-capable systems, validated performance of AI/ML in mission contexts, and customer adoption across government and commercial programs; execution risk and certification needs could constrain near-term gains. Monitor program execution milestones, security accreditation timelines, and delivery schedules for active programs under this agreement; initial observable changes could appear within months but will likely unfold across 2026 and beyond as systems are fielded.

Expanded relationship to improve mission results and program performance using advanced cloud-based tools and technologies

AURORA, Colo., Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business entered a strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to significantly advance satellite data processing and mission control operations. Through this effort, Raytheon is equipping customers with the mission-critical space capabilities needed to meet national security objectives.

The collaboration enables Raytheon to identify initiatives for deploying scalable cloud-based solutions using AWS artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) services. Raytheon will leverage AWS to help customers reduce mission costs, increase program flexibility, and accelerate the delivery of capabilities 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 leverage combined Raytheon and AWS solutions for better decision-making, operational coordination, and flexibility including:

• Improved mission data processing and reporting leveraging AWS and Raytheon's collection and mission engineering capabilities running on AWS. 
• Bringing mission management to the edge with the AWS Outpost family of services, a suite of fully managed solutions delivering AWS infrastructure and services to virtually any on-premises or edge location for a truly consistent hybrid experience.
• Advanced constellation command and control using modular, software-defined systems for task scheduling and asset coordination.
• Scalable mission management to rapidly and securely incorporate new capabilities into operations for expanding architectures using AWS serverless technologies.
• Incorporate AWS advanced AI and ML services to revolutionize software development and mission operations by leveraging Amazon SageMaker and Amazon Bedrock.

"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 Amazon Web Services. "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."

Raytheon and AWS are actively executing programs for government and commercial customers under this agreement.

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, 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 did Raytheon (RTX) announce on December 4, 2025 with AWS?

Raytheon announced a strategic collaboration with AWS to advance satellite data processing, mission control, and mission management using AWS cloud, AI/ML, Outpost edge, and serverless technologies.

How will the Raytheon and AWS collaboration affect RTX customers' mission costs?

The companies said the collaboration aims to help customers reduce mission costs through scalable cloud-based solutions and optimized resource use.

Which AWS technologies will Raytheon use under the RTX-AWS agreement?

Raytheon will leverage AWS AI/ML services including Amazon SageMaker and Amazon Bedrock, AWS Outpost edge services, and AWS serverless technologies.

Will the Raytheon and AWS collaboration support government and commercial RTX programs?

Yes, Raytheon and AWS stated they are actively executing programs for both government and commercial customers under the agreement.

How will the RTX-AWS collaboration improve satellite command and control?

The collaboration focuses on advanced constellation command-and-control using modular, software-defined systems for task scheduling and asset coordination.

What operational benefits does the Raytheon-AWS deal promise for RTX customers?

The deal is described as increasing program flexibility, accelerating capability delivery, improving decision-making, and strengthening mission security and availability.