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Bell Textron is building a $632 million factory in North Fort Worth, where it will make parts for the U.S. Army’s new Bell MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft. The aircraft, previously known as the V-280 Valor tiltrotor assault aircraft, will replace the U.S. Army’s Black Hawk combat attack helicopter fleet. [File Photo: Bell]
North Texas Defense Industry Drives $35.3B Economic Impact, Study Says
by Sandra Engelland | Sep 29, 2026
A Perryman Group study for the North Texas Commission finds the local defense industry supports more than 264,000 jobs across the region.
by David Seeley |
May 6, 2026
Raytheon's next-gen SharpSight radar systems are built within Raytheon's McKinney Consolidated Manufacturing Center. The radar enables critical missions including "anti-surface warfare, border protection, coastal monitoring, search and rescue, and long-range surveillance," Raytheon said.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Apr 22, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 8 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of March 24 with a total of 171 patents granted.
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by David Seeley |
Apr 15, 2026
Produced at Raytheon's campus in McKinney, north of Dallas, the RAIVEN Staring system delivers a next-gen “electro-optical intelligent-sensing” capability that can identify threats both optically and spectrally simultaneously in real-time—creating greater situational awareness and survivability for military pilots conducting combat missions.
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Close-up photo illustration of a variant of Raytheon's Multi-Spectral Targeting System [Image: Raytheon]
North Texas Raytheon Facility Rolls Out Advanced Targeting System for U.S. Navy Helicopters
by David Seeley | Jul 29, 2025
"Navy helicopter pilots need the clearest possible view when flying in hostile areas," Raytheon's Bryan Rosselli said. The company's newest Multispectral Targeting System variant aims to provide that with "improved targeting precision, imaging clarity, and expanded operational flexibility."
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by David Seeley |
May 21, 2025
The "revolutionary" airborne electronic attack system is slated to be deployed on carrier-based Boeing Growler jets. Work on the project will take place in McKinney and three other U.S. cities, Raytheon parent RTX said.
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by Quincy Preston |
Feb 16, 2025
More than 300,000 defense suppliers—from major contractors to small businesses—must meet new CMMC security standards or risk losing contracts; SMU's conference tackles compliance requirements and implementation strategies Feb. 19-20.
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by David Seeley |
Dec 9, 2024
The "revolutionary" airborne electronic attack system is slated to be deployed on carrier-based Boeing Growler jets. Work under the contract will take place in McKinney and three other U.S. cities, Raytheon parent RTX said.
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Colin S. Whelan, DFW-based president of Advanced Technology at Raytheon [Composite photo; original: Raytheon]
Raytheon Awarded U.S. Navy Mentor Protégé Contracts to Support Operational AI Development
by David Seeley | Jul 29, 2024
DFW-based Colin Whelan, president of Advanced Technology at Raytheon, said that through the program, "We'll leverage commercial innovations that can make meaningful contributions to our defense capabilities and ultimately, the success of our servicemen and women."
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by David Seeley |
Jan 24, 2024
To be produced at Raytheon's McKinney campus, the CIV is an "electro-optical/infrared sight system" using second-generation forward-looking infrared cameras and sensors. It's slated to provide the U.S. Army's Bradley Fighting Vehicle with "360-degree battlefield oversight and targeting capabilities," the defense contractor said.
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by Quincy Preston and David Seeley |
Nov 8, 2023
Michael Canario, the former president and CEO of Norsk Titanium, takes the helm of Red Oak-based Qarbon as it's been experiencing increased momentum. Qarbon is a leading manufacturer of complex composite aerostructures and assemblies for everything from LIFT Aircraft's flying cars to Supernal's air taxis to Virgin Galactic's next-generation Delta class spaceships.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 14, 2023
Collins, which has a Richardson-based secure communications division, will develop the pod with capability to connect with commercial and military satellites in low, medium, and geostationary orbits. The pod's goal: to enhance situational awareness and enable faster, better decisions "across the battlespace."
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Raytheon's advanced integration manufacturing center in McKinney. [Image: Raytheon]
In McKinney, Raytheon Is Building a Next-Generation ‘Intelligent-Sensing System’ for U.S. Military Pilots
by David Seeley | Apr 24, 2023
One of the most life-or-death missions of any military pilot is identifying threats when patrolling the skies. Today Arlington, Virginia-based Raytheon Technologies announced the launch of RAIVEN, a revolutionary "electro-optical intelligent-sensing" capability that achieves this faster and more precisely—and it's being worked on right here in North Texas on the company's McKinney campus.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Apr 12, 2022
The city is requesting developer proposals for a high-density, transit-oriented development at DART’s Arapaho Center Station. It will act as a large connector and entry point for The IQ—a sprawling district focused on innovation and entrepreneurship.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Mar 31, 2022
Nexperia, a Netherlands-based semiconductor manufacturer, is opening a new design center in Richardson—its first R&D operation in North America—with plans to rapidly grow its local workforce. The new DFW operations will add to the other five R&D facilities Nexperia operates in Europe, China, and Malaysia.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 21, 2022
Robert Folzenlogen, Lucy Billingsley, and Michael Alost tell us what it takes to build a future-proof place for people and companies.
Their mixed-use developments—Frisco Station, Cypress Waters, and CityLIne—each started with a bold vision. A great location and North Texas' "transactional efficiency" didn't hurt.
Their mixed-use developments—Frisco Station, Cypress Waters, and CityLIne—each started with a bold vision. A great location and North Texas' "transactional efficiency" didn't hurt.
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