Raytheon Unveils Rocket-Powered Coyote Drone Interceptor

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    "excerpt": "The Block 2C+RM variant features a solid rocket motor, upgraded seeker, and enhanced performance to counter one-way attack drone threats. Photo: Raytheon / via The War Zone Raytheon is developing a new version of the Coyote Block 2 drone interceptor, powered by a solid-fuel rocket motor instead of a small jet engine. According to a report in The War Zone , the rocket-powered variant has been in development for about 15 months, during which three successful live-fire tests were conducted. This advanced development moves the Block 2C+RM variant, which also features a new seeker and warhead, directly toward traditional surface-to-air missiles within the spectrum of operational interceptors. With significant improvements in speed, range, and terminal-phase intercept performance, the system is designed to counter evolving one-way attack drone threats. The Coyote Block 2 family is already considered a combat-proven system, with more than 600 kills during various operational deployments by the U.S. Army to date. The reported unveiling took place around the opening of the Association of the U.S. Army's annual meeting, known as AUSA. The live-fire tests followed static fire tests of the new rocket motor, supplied by an undisclosed subcontractor, alongside extensive additional testing conducted during development. The Pentagon and the U.S. Army are engaged with Raytheon, which now...",
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