The US Army has awarded Raytheon a $904.6-million contract for the low-rate initial production of Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensors (LTAMDS).
The project covers five systems, six spares, and related hardware, software, services, and documentation.
Raytheon’s latest deal serves as a modification order for a 2024 blanket agreement worth $2.1 billion.
Washington completed subsequent purchases under that framework, including a $1.02-billion order last February and a $1.7-billion sale in 2025, bringing the initiative’s combined value to approximately $5.3 billion.
The company will conduct activities for the latest award at its plant in Andover, Massachusetts, with expected completion by August 2031.
The military’s contracting command at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, will oversee associated work for the effort.
The Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor
Raytheon’s LTAMDS is a large radar that was conceptualized in 2017 to replace the aging sensors of the US-built Patriot surface-to-air missile defense system.
The platform provides 360-degree coverage, enables simultaneous multi-threat targeting, and can track enemy airborne assets traveling at Mach 5 (6,174 kilometers/3,836 miles per hour).
Earlier this year, Raytheon partnered with California-based TTM Technologies to assist in radio frequency, electronics, and circuit work for the weapon.
In October 2025, the company invested $53 million to integrate additional space for the LTAMDS production line in Andover, expanding capacity for the program as international demand increases.
