RTX's Raytheon launches new Coyote variant from helicopter
RTX's Raytheon business has successfully tested a new variant of its Coyote unmanned aerial system, launching it from a helicopter at Nine Mile Training Center. The new variant, called Coyote LE SR, expands upon the platform's proven counter-drone capabilities, where it has already intercepted hundreds of drones in combat.
The system is designed for 'launched-effects' programs and can be deployed from air, ground, or sea platforms. Key capabilities include reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition, electronic warfare, precision strike, and communications. The Coyote LE SR features collaborative autonomy, enabling it to interact with nearby sensors and systems to optimize mission performance based on real-time battlefield data.
Additional testing of the Coyote LE SR will continue throughout 2025, marking a significant expansion of the platform's operational capabilities.
RTX ha testato con successo una nuova variante del suo sistema aereo senza pilota Coyote, lanciandolo da un elicottero presso il Nine Mile Training Center. La nuova variante, chiamata Coyote LE SR, amplia le capacità collaudate della piattaforma nel contrastare droni, avendo già intercettato centinaia di droni in combattimento.
Il sistema è progettato per programmi di 'effetti lanciati' e può essere schierato da piattaforme aeree, terrestri o marittime. Le principali capacità includono ricognizione, sorveglianza, acquisizione di obiettivi, guerra elettronica, attacco di precisione e comunicazioni. Il Coyote LE SR presenta un'autonomia collaborativa, che gli consente di interagire con sensori e sistemi vicini per ottimizzare le prestazioni della missione basandosi su dati di battaglia in tempo reale.
Test aggiuntivi del Coyote LE SR continueranno per tutto il 2025, segnando un'importante espansione delle capacità operative della piattaforma.
El negocio de Raytheon de RTX ha probado con éxito una nueva variante de su sistema aéreo no tripulado Coyote, lanzándolo desde un helicóptero en el Nine Mile Training Center. La nueva variante, llamada Coyote LE SR, amplía las capacidades probadas de la plataforma para contrarrestar drones, habiendo interceptado ya cientos de drones en combate.
El sistema está diseñado para programas de 'efectos lanzados' y puede ser desplegado desde plataformas aéreas, terrestres o marítimas. Las capacidades clave incluyen reconocimiento, vigilancia, adquisición de objetivos, guerra electrónica, ataque de precisión y comunicaciones. El Coyote LE SR presenta autonomía colaborativa, lo que le permite interactuar con sensores y sistemas cercanos para optimizar el rendimiento de la misión en función de los datos del campo de batalla en tiempo real.
Las pruebas adicionales del Coyote LE SR continuarán durante todo 2025, marcando una expansión significativa de las capacidades operativas de la plataforma.
RTX의 레이시온 사업부는 나인 마일 훈련 센터에서 헬리콥터에서 발사하여 새로운 변형의 Coyote 무인 항공 시스템을 성공적으로 테스트했습니다. 새로운 변형인 Coyote LE SR는 이미 전투에서 수백 대의 드론을 요격한 플랫폼의 검증된 반드론 능력을 확장합니다.
이 시스템은 '발사 효과' 프로그램을 위해 설계되었으며 공중, 지상 또는 해상 플랫폼에서 배치할 수 있습니다. 주요 기능으로는 정찰, 감시, 목표 획득, 전자전, 정밀 타격 및 통신이 포함됩니다. Coyote LE SR은 협력 자율성을 갖추고 있어 인근 센서 및 시스템과 상호 작용하여 실시간 전장 데이터를 기반으로 임무 성능을 최적화할 수 있습니다.
Coyote LE SR에 대한 추가 테스트는 2025년 내내 계속될 예정이며, 플랫폼의 작전 능력이 크게 확장됨을 의미합니다.
Le secteur Raytheon de RTX a testé avec succès une nouvelle variante de son système aérien sans pilote Coyote, en le lançant depuis un hélicoptère au Nine Mile Training Center. La nouvelle variante, appelée Coyote LE SR, élargit les capacités éprouvées de la plateforme en matière de contre-drone, ayant déjà intercepté des centaines de drones au combat.
Le système est conçu pour des programmes d'« effets lancés » et peut être déployé à partir de plateformes aériennes, terrestres ou maritimes. Les capacités clés comprennent la reconnaissance, la surveillance, l'acquisition de cibles, la guerre électronique, les frappes de précision et les communications. Le Coyote LE SR dispose d'une autonomie collaborative, lui permettant d'interagir avec des capteurs et systèmes voisins pour optimiser les performances de la mission en fonction des données du champ de bataille en temps réel.
Des tests supplémentaires du Coyote LE SR se poursuivront tout au long de 2025, marquant une expansion significative des capacités opérationnelles de la plateforme.
Das Raytheon-Geschäft von RTX hat erfolgreich eine neue Variante seines unbemannten Luftsystems Coyote getestet, indem es von einem Hubschrauber im Nine Mile Training Center gestartet wurde. Die neue Variante, die Coyote LE SR genannt wird, erweitert die bewährten Fähigkeiten der Plattform zur Bekämpfung von Drohnen, da sie bereits Hunderte von Drohnen im Kampf abgefangen hat.
Das System ist für Programme mit 'abgeschossenen Effekten' konzipiert und kann von Luft-, Boden- oder Seeplattformen eingesetzt werden. Zu den wichtigsten Fähigkeiten gehören Aufklärung, Überwachung, Zielerfassung, elektronische Kriegsführung, Präzisionsangriffe und Kommunikation. Der Coyote LE SR verfügt über kollaborative Autonomie, die es ihm ermöglicht, mit nahegelegenen Sensoren und Systemen zu interagieren, um die Missionsleistung basierend auf Echtzeit-Daten vom Schlachtfeld zu optimieren.
Zusätzliche Tests des Coyote LE SR werden bis 2025 fortgesetzt, was eine bedeutende Erweiterung der operationellen Fähigkeiten der Plattform darstellt.
- Successfully demonstrated new military capability with helicopter launch test
- Proven combat effectiveness with hundreds of successful drone interceptions
- System offers multiple mission capabilities including reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and precision strike
- Features advanced collaborative autonomy for improved battlefield performance
- Additional testing required throughout 2025 before full deployment
Insights
RTX's latest Coyote variant represents significant tactical evolution in launched-effects technology. The Coyote LE SR expands beyond the proven counter-drone capabilities of its predecessors into multi-mission functionality including reconnaissance, electronic warfare, precision strike, and communications.
The helicopter-launch demonstration is technically noteworthy, as it solves the challenging problem of safely deploying unmanned systems from rotary aircraft. This multi-platform deployment flexibility (air, ground, sea) substantially increases the system's battlefield utility.
The collaborative autonomy feature aligns perfectly with the Pentagon's JADC2 (Joint All-Domain Command & Control) initiative for networked battlefield operations. This allows Coyote units to function as an intelligent, coordinated swarm rather than as individual assets—multiplying effectiveness against sophisticated adversaries employing electronic countermeasures.
Building upon a combat-validated platform that has already intercepted hundreds of drones gives Raytheon a credibility advantage over competitors introducing untested systems. The technology's described low-cost profile also positions it well for volume procurement in resource-constrained military budgets focused on consumable unmanned systems.
This Coyote variant expansion strategically positions RTX to capture growing military demand for versatile, multi-mission launched effects—a segment gaining traction as armed forces seek deployable, networked battlefield intelligence and strike capabilities.
The multi-mission design is commercially intelligent; by building on the proven Coyote architecture while expanding capabilities, RTX maximizes R&D efficiency while addressing wider market needs. This approach typically yields higher margins than single-purpose systems.
While this announcement concerns testing rather than contract awards, the successful helicopter launch demonstration removes a key technical barrier to adoption by rotary-wing platforms—potentially expanding the addressable market significantly.
The timing is advantageous as military services increasingly shift from large, expensive platforms toward distributed, networked systems of smaller unmanned vehicles. The collaborative autonomy feature directly addresses this requirement evolution.
Investors should note the emphasis on Coyote's proven combat record ("intercepted hundreds of drones")—existing battlefield validation significantly reduces adoption risk compared to unproven competitor systems. With additional tests planned throughout 2025, this represents an incremental advancement of a successful product line rather than a revolutionary new offering with uncertain market acceptance.
New variant designed for "launched-effects" programs builds off Coyote's battlefield success
The new variant, Coyote LE SR, is part of a line of unmanned aerial systems called launched effects, which are fired from the air, ground, or sea and can perform a variety of missions. Previous variants have been used with significant success in combat as a counter-drone system; Coyote has successfully intercepted hundreds of drones. This new variant can perform reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition; electronic warfare; precision strike; and communications.
"Building on Coyote's combat-proven capabilities, this new variant will provide a significant battlefield advantage," said Tom Laliberty, president of Land and Air Defense Systems at Raytheon. "The Coyote LE SR is a low-cost, flexible system that equips troops with a new tool to outpace constantly evolving threats."
Coyote LE SR uses collaborative autonomy allowing it to connect with other nearby sensors and systems to adjust its tactics and more efficiently and effectively achieve mission objectives based on real-time battlefield insights.
This test marked the first Coyote launch from a helicopter and is one of many demonstrations of Coyote's capabilities, expanding upon previous successful tests. Additional tests of Coyote LE SR will be held throughout 2025. Click here to learn more about the Coyote family of products.
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