Raytheon, a business unit of RTX, has introduced the latest version of its Multispectral Targeting System (MTS-A HD), designed to enhance visual capabilities for maritime helicopter missions.
The new variant provides advancements in targeting accuracy and imaging resolution as well as greater versatility for naval helicopter fleets, RTX said.
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In an effort to expedite production and minimise costs, Raytheon is working closely with various industry and commercial entities on this latest system.
Raytheon advanced products & solutions president Bryan Rosselli said: “Navy helicopter pilots need the clearest possible view when flying in hostile areas. Our new high-definition sensor system provides aircrews with superior visual capability, allowing them to make faster and more informed decisions when it matters most.”
Raytheon’s MTS family of sensors are currently deployed on more than 400 helicopters within the US Navy fleet.
According to the company, its modular design facilitates straightforward incorporation and offers a cost-efficient enhancement route for current MTS operators, alongside its improved features.
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By GlobalDataThe Raytheon MTS integrates multiple functionalities including electro-optical/infrared sensing, laser targeting, and laser illumination into one comprehensive package.
More than 3,000 MTS units were supplied to both domestic and international military forces, RTX said in its website.
It has successfully adapted 44 different versions of the system across more than 20 types of aircraft including the MH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, and various uncrewed aerial systems.
The new system is garnering attention from countries such as Australia, Denmark, Greece, India, Norway, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Spain, as well as from potential customers in Europe and Asia, notes the company.
In the second fiscal quarter of 2025, Raytheon reported an 8% increase in sales totalling $7.00bn.
This growth was largely attributed to heightened activity in naval programmes such as SPY-6 radar systems and Evolved SeaSparrow Missiles among others.
Recently, Raytheon secured a $74m contract from the US Navy for the production of Rolling Airframe Missile launching systems.
