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Rendering of Raytheon's RAIVEN sensing system in action [Image: Raytheon]
Raytheon Nails First Flight Test for Its North Texas-Produced RAIVEN Sensing System
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.
by David Seeley |
Oct 14, 2025
Designed for "high-altitude precision and persistence," the new system enables critical missions including anti-surface warfare, border protection, coastal monitoring, search and rescue, long-range surveillance, and more, Raytheon said.
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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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Raytheon's NGJ-MB system operates at advanced ranges and can jam targets simultaneously. [Photo: RTX/Raytheon]
Raytheon Awarded $192M for U.S. Navy’s Next‑Gen Electronic Jamming System, with Part of Project in Dallas
by David Seeley | Oct 1, 2024
Raytheon's Next Generation Jammer-MBX is an airborne electronic attack system carried by the Boeing EA-18G Growler, a carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft. Work on the upgraded system will take place in Dallas and three other U.S. cities "through 2027," Raytheon said.
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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 |
May 31, 2024
RTX subsidiary Collins Aerospace will be working to help replace the U.S. Air Force's current fleet of E-4B “Nightwatch” aircraft from its secure communications-focused facility in Richardson, north of Dallas.
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by Glenn Hunter |
May 2, 2024
Dallas Innovates, the Dallas Regional Chamber, and Dallas AI have teamed up to launch the inaugural AI 75 list. The 2024 program honors the most significant people in AI in DFW in seven categories—the visionaries, creators, and influencers you need to know.
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The Commander's Independent Viewer is an electro-optical/infrared sight system that will provide Bradley Fighting Vehicles with second-gen, forward-looking infrared cameras and sensors. [Photo: RTX/Raytheon]
Raytheon Awarded $154M to Produce Commander’s Viewer Units for U.S. Army in North Texas
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 David Seeley |
Sep 8, 2023
The Zero-G Helmet Mounted Display System+ from Collins Elbit Vision Systems—a joint venture between Fort Worth-based Elbit Systems of America and RTX business Collins Aerospace—gives 21st-century Navy pilots "an augmented view of the battle space" for "faster decision making, increasing survivability, and effectiveness."
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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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by David Seeley |
Jul 10, 2023
The advanced infrared targeting sensor systems "enhance lethality, survivability, and situational awareness in austere environments, providing combat overmatch for the Army's ground combat platforms," RTX said in a statement, adding that the Dallas suburb of McKinney will be the primary work location for the project.
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