Raytheon has completed three tests of its new Coyote Block 2C+RM interceptor upgrades to support the US military requirement to counter evolving drone threats.
The Coyote Block 2C+RM upgrade builds on the current Coyote variants, which Raytheon says have intercepted hundreds of drones. The upgrade intends to integrate a rocket motor for faster launch and flight, along with a new seeker and warhead designed to defeat all classes of current and emerging drone threats.
The initial test series included confirmation of initial integration with the current counter-drone architecture and the first launches of a Coyote effector equipped with a tactical rocket motor.
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