Raytheon Intelligence & Space

Raytheon Intelligence & Space
Name	Raytheon Intelligence & Space
Type	Subsidiary
Industry	Defense, Aerospace, Information technology
Founded	2020
Hq location	Arlington, Virginia
Parent	Raytheon Technologies

Contents

History
Organization and leadership
Products and services
Major programs and contracts
Facilities and locations
See also

Raytheon Intelligence & Space is a major business unit of Raytheon Technologies, formed in 2020 through the merger of Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corporation. The entity consolidates advanced capabilities in space, cyber, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance to support U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Intelligence Community, and allied government customers. It focuses on developing integrated systems for domain awareness, electronic warfare, and command and control across air, land, sea, and space domains.

History

The formation followed the landmark merger between the legacy Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corporation, which created Raytheon Technologies and prompted a major corporate reorganization. This new business unit combined established programs and technologies from several predecessor organizations, including the former Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems and intelligence-focused divisions. Its creation was a strategic response to evolving global threats and the increasing convergence of space and cyber operations within modern warfare and intelligence frameworks. The unit's lineage includes decades of work on pivotal Cold War systems and contributions to key initiatives like the Strategic Defense Initiative.

Organization and leadership

The business is structured around integrated mission areas, including Space and C2 Systems, Cyber, Intelligence and Services, and Sensing and Effects. It operates under the leadership of a president who reports to the chief executive officer of Raytheon Technologies. Key leadership often includes executives with extensive backgrounds in the United States Air Force, Central Intelligence Agency, and other branches of the U.S. government. The organization collaborates closely with other Raytheon Technologies subsidiaries, such as Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace, to deliver comprehensive solutions. Its governance aligns with the stringent compliance requirements of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency and the National Industrial Security Program.

Products and services

Its portfolio encompasses advanced satellite sensors, ground station networks, and signal intelligence systems used by agencies like the National Reconnaissance Office. The unit develops sophisticated cyber security platforms and conducts network operations for customers including United States Cyber Command and the National Security Agency. It produces cutting-edge electronic warfare suites, such as the Next Generation Jammer, for aircraft like the EA-18G Growler. Other key products include overhead persistent infrared payloads for missile warning, secure communications systems for the Global Positioning System, and multi-intelligence analytics software for the Five Eyes alliance.

Major programs and contracts

Significant programs include the Space Based Infrared System for the United States Space Force and the Global Positioning System Next Generation Operational Control System. It is a principal contractor for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center and supports the Missile Defense Agency with systems like the Sea-Based X-Band Radar. The unit holds major contracts for the U.S. Navy's Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program and the U.S. Army's Multi-Function Electronic Warfare program. It also provides critical sensor technology for the Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared program and mission software for the U-2 Dragon Lady and RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft.

Facilities and locations

Primary operations are concentrated in major aerospace and defense hubs across the United States, with significant facilities in Colorado Springs, Colorado, near Peterson Space Force Base and Buckley Space Force Base. Other key sites include Dulles, Virginia, in the Washington metropolitan area, and El Segundo, California, a historic center for spacecraft manufacturing. Major development and manufacturing plants are located in McKinney, Texas, Largo, Florida, and Forest, Mississippi. The unit also maintains a global presence, with sites in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada to support international partners and North Atlantic Treaty Organization initiatives.