The US Army has granted Raytheon a $5-billion contract to supply its Coyote missile system, a high-speed, multi-mission weapon primarily designed for counter-drone operations.
The comprehensive agreement covers both fixed and mobile launchers, kinetic and non-kinetic interceptors, and Ku-band radar systems.
Raytheon’s Coyote family features versatile effectors deployable from land and air platforms, with potential use at sea. The rail-launched interceptor variant focuses on neutralizing uncrewed aerial systems using kinetic and non-kinetic payloads, while the launched effects (LE) version expands functionality to include reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and precision strike missions.
Certain variants, such as the LE SR (short-range) model, can be recovered and reused, enhancing operational efficiency.
Already fielded by the US Army, the Coyote has seen continued demand — including a January 2024 order for 600 2C drone interceptors amid Middle East tensions. In April 2025, Raytheon strengthened its global footprint by partnering with the UAE to locally produce the Coyote system.
