Raytheon completes first flight test of RAIVEN sensing system

Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, completed the first flight test of its RAIVEN Staring sensor system on a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, according to a company statement.

The air-cooled sensor suite includes three sensors that provide 270-degree situational awareness. During the test, the system mapped urban landscapes, marshes and coastlines in zero illumination conditions.

RAIVEN Staring is an electro-optical and infrared solution designed for use across air, ground and sea platforms. The system features open systems architecture for integration and component upgrades.

"This test showcases the RAIVEN Staring system's advanced sensing capabilities, enabling partners and allies to better identify and respond to threats through integrated situational awareness," said Dan Theisen, president of Advanced Products and Solutions at Raytheon.

The RAIVEN product family can support up to a 360-degree field of view and is designed to operate in degraded visual environments. The sensors are manufactured in McKinney, Texas.

Additional flight tests are planned throughout 2026, the company stated. RTX reported 2025 sales of more than $88 billion and employs over 180,000 people globally.

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