RTX's Raytheon delivers 13th AN/TPY-2 radar for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency

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RTX (NYSE: RTX) subsidiary Raytheon has delivered its 13th AN/TPY-2 radar to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, featuring significant technological upgrades. This latest version is the first to incorporate a complete Gallium Nitride (GaN) populated array, which enhances range and surveillance capabilities while supporting hypersonic defense missions.

The radar system includes advanced CX6 high-performance computing software for improved target discrimination and electronic attack protection. Operating in the X-band electromagnetic spectrum, the AN/TPY-2 can effectively distinguish between threats and non-threats, such as separation debris, while detecting and tracking ballistic missiles across multiple flight phases.

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• First AN/TPY-2 radar with complete Gallium Nitride array, offering enhanced range and surveillance capabilities
• Integration of CX6 high-performance computing software improves target discrimination
• Advanced technology delivered at lower cost to U.S. armed forces
• Enhanced capability to support hypersonic defense missions

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• None.

Latest radar version supports hypersonic missile defense 

ANDOVER, Mass., May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has delivered the first AN/TPY-2 radar to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency with a complete Gallium Nitride, or GaN, populated array. The AN/TPY-2 is a missile defense radar that is ready to defend the U.S. homeland and American allies by detecting, tracking and discriminating ballistic missiles in multiple phases of flight.

GaN provides greater sensitivity to increase range, expands surveillance capacity and supports the hypersonic defense mission. The radar also features the latest CX6 high-performance computing software that offers more precise target discrimination and electronic attack protection.

"This is the most advanced version of AN/TPY-2 that Raytheon has built, leveraging years of investment and innovation to produce superior capability at a lower cost to the U.S. armed forces," said Sam Deneke, president of Air and Space Defense Systems at Raytheon. "As demand increases for missile defense of the homeland, the AN/TPY-2 radar is ready to meet the mission."

AN/TPY-2 operates in the X-band of the electromagnetic spectrum. This enables it to see targets more clearly and distinguish between a threat and non-threat objects, like separation debris.

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 new features does RTX's latest AN/TPY-2 radar include?

The latest AN/TPY-2 radar features a complete Gallium Nitride (GaN) populated array and CX6 high-performance computing software, enabling greater sensitivity, increased range, expanded surveillance capacity, and enhanced hypersonic defense capabilities.

How does the AN/TPY-2 radar's X-band technology work?

The AN/TPY-2 operates in the X-band of the electromagnetic spectrum, allowing it to see targets more clearly and distinguish between actual threats and non-threat objects like separation debris.

What is the significance of GaN technology in RTX's new radar system?

GaN technology provides greater sensitivity to increase range, expands surveillance capacity, and supports hypersonic defense missions, making the radar more capable of detecting and tracking advanced threats.

How many AN/TPY-2 radars has Raytheon delivered to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency?

Raytheon has delivered 13 AN/TPY-2 radars to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, with this latest delivery being the first to feature a complete Gallium Nitride populated array.