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Raytheon Tests Reusable Coyote Counter-Drone System

February 11, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Raytheon tested a reusable Coyote counter-drone system.
The system defeated drone swarms without kinetic force.
Coyote 3NK can be recovered and reused.
Raytheon aims for higher production in 2026.

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Strategic Implications

This development may signal a shift in counter-drone strategies, focusing on reusable and non-kinetic systems. The Coyote 3NK's ability to take out drone swarms without firing a shot could indicate a more cost-effective approach, which may benefit the US Army in its broader counter-drone efforts.

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What Happened

Army Eyes Low-Cost Solution To Drone Swarm Threat

Raytheon has successfully tested a reusable version of its Coyote counter-drone system, which can defeat drone swarms without relying on large numbers of expensive interceptors. The Coyote Block 3 Non-Kinetic drone hunter showed its capabilities during a recent Army demonstration, knocking out at least 10 drones and then landing in a recovery net for reuse. This development is part of the Army’s broader counter-drone effort, known as Low, slow, small Unmanned Aircraft Integrated Defeat System, or LIDS. The test was reported by AeroTime.

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