New technology will enhance aircrew survivability and
accelerate AI/ML capability deployment
GOLETA,
Calif., Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/
-- Raytheon, an RTX business (NYSE: RTX), has successfully
completed flight testing on the first-ever AI/ML-powered Radar
Warning Receiver (RWR) system for a fourth-generation aircraft.
The Cognitive Algorithm Deployment System, known as CADS,
combines the latest Embedded Graphics Processing Unit with Deepwave
Digital's computing stack, enabling AI models to be integrated into
Raytheon's legacy RWR systems for AI/ML processing at the sensor.
This integration allows CADS to employ cognitive methods to sense,
identify and prioritize threats. With the CADS capability, the
enhanced RWR will increase aircrew survivability while facilitating
the rapid and cost-effective mass deployment of modern AI/ML
capabilities.
"The advantages of AI in defense systems are extensive, and our
recent CADS test demonstrates how commercially available products,
paired with advanced algorithms and cognitive methods, can help the
U.S. and its allies outpace peer threats," said Bryan Rosselli, president of Advanced Products
and Solutions at Raytheon. "CADS' ability to quickly process data
and run third-party algorithms that prioritize threats, with almost
no latency will significantly enhance survivability for military
personnel."
Initial CADS hardware and cognitive radar processing
capabilities were tested on Raytheon's flight test aircraft. CADS
performed successfully during additional flight testing and
demonstrations on an F-16 at the Air National Guard's test range
near Tucson, Arizona in December.
The flight tests incorporate containerized AI/ML techniques from
the Georgia Tech Research Institute, Vadum, Inc., and Raytheon's
cognitive electronic warfare team.
CADS is expected to begin being procured across multiple
platforms in early 2025.
About Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, is a leading provider of defense
solutions to help the U.S. government, our allies and partners
defend their national sovereignty and ensure their security. For
more than 100 years, Raytheon has developed new technologies and
enhanced existing capabilities in integrated air and missile
defense, smart weapons, missiles, advanced sensors and radars,
interceptors, space-based systems, hypersonics and missile defense
across land, air, sea and space.
About RTX
RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With more
than 185,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and
science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through
industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt &
Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering
integrated defense systems for operational success, and developing
next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help
global customers address their most critical challenges. The
company, with 2024 sales of more than $80 billion, is
headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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corporatepr@rtx.com
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