RTX’s Raytheon Delivers Second Missile-Warning Sensor to U.S. Space Force
Raytheon, a key business unit of the defense conglomerate RTX, has successfully delivered its second missile-warning sensor to Lockheed Martin. This delivery is a critical component of the United States Space Force’s Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) program. The OPIR system is designed to provide advanced, resilient space-based infrared capabilities for detecting and tracking ballistic missile launches globally. By handing over this second sensor to Lockheed Martin, which serves as the prime contractor for the satellite platform, Raytheon marks a significant milestone in the development and deployment of next-generation national security infrastructure. This progress underscores the ongoing collaboration between major defense contractors and the U.S. military to enhance space-based surveillance and early warning systems. The delivery highlights the continued modernization efforts of the U.S. Space Force in maintaining technological superiority in space domain awareness and missile defense capabilities against evolving global threats.
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