US firm’s drone destroyer to be deadlier in electronic warfare with new mid-air launch
Additional tests of Coyote LE SR will be held throughout 2025.
A Virginia-based defense firm has successfully executed the first-ever helicopter launch of its drone interceptor. Named Coyote LE SR, Raytheon’s interceptor can perform reconnaissance and conduct precision strikes.
The interceptor’s new variant is part of a line of unmanned aerial systems called launched effects, which are fired from the air, ground, or sea and can perform a variety of missions.
As long as they aren't trying to target my little freestyle basher drones, I am good with it... LOL... But don't tell my FPV buddies I said that, lol. They can't stand the 'using our drones for war' thing. I say it was inevitable.
I am also pretty excited about the F-47 that is supposed to use drones for attacks instead of stupid expensive missiles.
“Building on Coyote’s combat-proven capabilities, this new variant will provide a significant battlefield advantage,” said Tom Laliberty, president of Land and Air Defense Systems at Raytheon. “The Coyote LE SR is a low-cost, flexible system that equips troops with a new tool to outpace constantly evolving threats.”
Significant success in combat as a counter-drone system
Raytheon revealed that the previous variants have been used with significant success in combat as a counter-drone system; Coyote has successfully intercepted hundreds of drones.
This new variant can also perform surveillance, target acquisition, and be part of electronic warfare.