RTX Corporation announced that its Raytheon business has been selected by DARPA to develop an advanced sensing and targeting system aimed at protecting commercial shipping and naval logistics vessels from emerging threats such as unmanned surface vehicles. The new system will combine Electro-Optical/Infrared sensors, advanced detection software, and robust command and control capabilities to improve situational awareness and threat response. The research and development work is part of DARPA's Pulling Guard program and will be conducted in phases, beginning with simulated engagements and progressing to live operational demonstrations in the future.

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