What Raytheon UK does

Raytheon UK (legal entity: Raytheon Systems Limited) is a wholly-owned UK subsidiary of RTX Corporation and a prime defense contractor to the UK Ministry of Defence. Founded in 1908 as the A.C. Cossor Company and integrated into Raytheon / RTX through subsequent mergers, the company operates from major facilities in Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester, Glenrothes, Livingston, and Broughton, employing 2,000+ skilled staff plus an 80+ strong apprentice pipeline. Its product and technology base spans five domains: land (Javelin, Excalibur precision-guided artillery, Landshield GPS anti-jamming systems, power electronics for Tomahawk), air (AMRAAM, Paveway, MALD, StormBreaker, special mission aircraft), sea (naval training, at-sea weapons, sensors and mine counter measures), space (NORSSTrack orbital analysis software, LOCI ground-based optical sensors), and integrated air and missile defence, including counter-UAS and directed-energy systems. The company also provides a significant training transformation business built on ABACUS simulation, CAST, and the new AI-driven Combat Laboratory under the £2bn Army Collective Training Service (ACTS) contract.

Underlying technology assets include GPS anti-jam systems (Landshield, ADAP, GAS-1) installed on 40+ platforms in 20+ nations with 15,000+ units delivered, 30-year power electronics manufacturing producing 100,000+ units in service, and the NORSSTrack space domain awareness platform. The company is also advancing directed-energy weapons, demonstrated in the December 2024 British Army High-Energy Laser live-fire test.

Raytheon UK generates revenue primarily through multi-year, sole-source and competitively bid defense contracts with the UK MOD and allied governments, with the Omnia Training consortium (£2bn ACTS over 15 years) representing the largest single program. Secondary revenue streams include exports of GPS anti-jam systems to allied air forces, space domain awareness services to the UK Space Agency, and component supply into global programs such as Tomahawk Block IV. Pricing is confidential and not publicly disclosed, consistent with government defense procurement. The company benefits from RTX parent-level R&D ($7.3bn annually globally) and a 4,000+ UK supplier base, while contributing approximately £762m to the UK economy in 2019 (the most recent disclosed figure).

Name

Raytheon UK

Legal name

Raytheon Systems Limited

Website

https://raytheon.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Raytheon UK is a wholly-owned RTX subsidiary and prime UK defense contractor delivering complex weapons, GPS anti-jamming systems, space domain awareness, AI-driven training, and integrated air and missile defence to the UK Ministry of Defence, British armed forces, and allied governments across 20+ nations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Systems and Aerospace Manufacturing

NAICS

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing (332993), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing (336415)

SIC

Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Artillery, Mortar & Tank Munitions (IMABAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bombs, Depth Charges & Aerial Delivered Ordnance (IMABAHAI), Ammunition Manufacturing (Small-, Medium- & Large-Caliber) (IMABAHAG), Naval Weapons & Launch Systems (Guns, VLS, Torpedoes) (IMABAKAC)

Keywords

• Defense prime contractor
• GPS anti-jamming systems
• Precision-guided weapons
• Space domain awareness
• Military training simulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Harlow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Defense Contracts and Systems Integration: Raytheon UK generates revenue primarily through large-scale defense contracts with the UK Ministry of Defence and allied governments. As prime contractor, the company delivers complex weapons systems, sensors, training solutions, and space domain awareness capabilities through multi-year programs.
2. Weapons and Sensors: Manufacturing and supply of advanced weapons including Javelin, Excalibur, Tomahawk, AMRAAM, and GPS anti-jamming systems. Components and subsystems for military platforms across land, sea, and air domains.
3. Training Transformation Services: Delivery of AI-driven training solutions, simulation systems, and training transformation programs for British Army, Royal Navy, and international military customers.
4. Space Domain Awareness: Orbital analysis, satellite tracking, and space domain awareness services for UK Space Agency and Ministry of Defence through NORSSTrack software and LOCI sensor systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Raytheon UK is a defense prime contractor that designs, manufactures and supplies complex weapons (Javelin, Excalibur, Tomahawk, AMRAAM), GPS anti-jamming systems, advanced sensors, space domain awareness software (NORSSTrack) and optical sensors (LOCI), military power electronics, and AI-driven training transformation services to the UK Ministry of Defence, the British armed forces, the UK Space Agency and allied international defense forces. The company operates a £2 billion Army Collective Training Service contract and delivers integrated air and missile defence, counter-UAS, and naval weapons capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SpaRk: Small to medium-sized enterprise Partnerships Advancing Raytheon Knowledge - supports innovative technology ideas from UK-based SMEs and academic institutions, established 2015
• Omnia Training
• Landshield
• NORSSTrack
• LOCI
• CAST
• ABACUS
• Forward Steps Programme

Products and services

• Landshield GPS Anti-Jamming System Intelligent suite of anti-jamming technologies that nullifies hostile jammer types and ensures GPS function in denied environments. Multi-domain solution for fixed/rotary wing air platforms, UAVs, guided weapons and autonomous ground vehicles, in full rate production.
• GAS-1 GPS Anti-Jam System GPS anti-jam system installed on more than 40 platforms worldwide, setting the global benchmark for GPS anti-jam performance. Available in analogue and digital configurations, selected by national air forces of the UK, US and Australia.
• NORSSTrack Space Domain Awareness Software Advanced space domain awareness software that transforms complex orbital data into clear, actionable intelligence for satellite collision avoidance, threat detection, and mission assurance, used by the UK Space Agency and Ministry of Defence.
• LOCI (Low-Earth Orbit Optical Camera Installation) Advanced ground-based sensor system delivering clear, timely, cost-effective insight into Low Earth Orbit, built in partnership with academic experts and engineered in the UK as part of a globally distributed sensor network.
• ABACUS (Advanced Battlespace Computer Simulation) High-fidelity software providing interactive, real-time battlefield simulation to support ground manoeuvre warfare, air and maritime forces. Used by UK and Canadian armed forces with 1,250 soldiers trained annually.
• Excalibur Precision-Guided Artillery Projectile Precision-guided projectile that increases accuracy and minimizes collateral damage, with over 1,400 rounds fired in combat.
• Tomahawk Cruise Missile Components Raytheon UK designs, develops and manufactures power supplies and guidance electronics for the Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile.
• Mission-Critical Military Power Electronics 30-year track record in manufacturing electronic systems for mission-critical military environments, with over 100,000 power supplies in current operations. Manufactured at the Glenrothes, Scotland facility.
• Army Collective Training System (ACTS) - Combat Laboratory AI-driven, 15-year collective training service for the British Army combining a Combat Laboratory, advanced analytics and virtual environments to prepare up to 60,000 soldiers annually for modern warfare.
• Command and Staff Training (CAST) World-class training solutions for British Army and NATO, with 12,000 soldiers participating in CAST exercises each year.
• Royal Navy Dreadnought Crew Training Dreadnought Crew Training programme delivered as part of Project Selborne, providing Royal Navy training transformation and naval weapons systems support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60,000 soldiers trained annually through AI-based training system
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• CapitacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2026Part of Omnia Training consortium providing transformational training services at scale, including assurance and betterment of military training. Prime contractor on Royal Navy Selborne and MOD Defence, Fire and Rescue programmes.
• Rheinmetall UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2026Part of Omnia Training consortium delivering complex systems for UK Land Forces with pedigree in collective training at scale including deployable systems and instrumented, virtual and constructive simulation.
• SkyralcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2026Part of Omnia Training consortium delivering proven modelling and simulation platform capabilities enabling realistic, measurable, flexible and effective synthetic training.
• CervuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2026UK veteran-owned SME providing proven and deployable training performance analytics to British Field Army, Royal Netherlands Army, and United States Marine Corps.
• UK Space AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2025Awarded contract to provide orbital analysis capabilities supporting Space Domain Awareness using NORSSTrack software for satellite tracking and collision monitoring.
• Business Disability ForumsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to build a modern disability smart organisation across policies, processes and facilities. Raytheon UK is the first UK defence company to partner with this non-profit.
• SSAFAsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity partnership supporting the UK armed forces community through the Forward Steps Programme.
• Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity partnership supporting veterans through the Forward Steps Programme.
• Blind Veterans UKsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity partnership supporting blind veterans through the Forward Steps Programme.
• Combat StresssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health support partnership for former service members coping with PTSD and related issues.
• Cranfield UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTX supports Digital Aviation Research and Technology Centre (DARTEC) through development of Air Transport Management Systems.
• Lancaster UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTX funds three bursaries annually for Cyber Security Master's degree, integrated with RTX Distinguished Engineers programme.
• University of StrathclydesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFully-funded industrial research opportunities in Aero-Electrical Power Systems within the Institute for Energy & Environment.
• Fife CollegesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation outreach in Scotland centred around Modern Apprenticeship and HNC Qualification in Electronic Engineering.
• Nottingham UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded technology development partnerships with SMEs as part of SpaRk competition including Power Convertor development.
• University of GloucestersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree third-year undergraduate bursaries funded with conditional job offers, part of Cyber First and Cyber Invest initiatives supported by GCHQ.
• University of HertfordshiresupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTX sponsors School of Engineering and Technology awards programme for 10 years; participates in Industrial Steering Committee.
• RTX (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTX businesses include Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney. RTX has invested in UK for over 100 years with $7.3B annual R&D globally.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: Large US defence electronics and communications integrator. Comparable through GPS/PNT products, EW, and communications systems that compete with Raytheon UK's GPS anti-jam and sensor portfolio.
• Northrop Grumman UK: US defence prime's UK business covering sensors, ISR, and integrated air/missile defence. Broader portfolio player overlapping Raytheon's IAMD, sensors, and space situational awareness offerings.

Direct peers

• BAE Systems: UK's largest domestic defence prime, with overlapping portfolios across air, sea, and land weapons, sensors, and combat vehicles. Directly comparable as a UK-headquartered defence prime serving the same MOD and allied customer base.
• QinetiQ: UK defence technology and training specialist. Overlaps with Raytheon UK's training transformation services (ABACUS, CAST) and test/evaluation capability serving the British Army and Royal Navy.
• MBDA: European guided weapons consortium (Airbus, BAE, Leonardo) covering missiles, air defence and naval weapons. Directly competes with Raytheon's precision weapons and naval weapons integration work for the UK and allied forces.
• Thales UK: Major French-owned defence and aerospace prime with significant UK presence across naval combat, sensors, communications and training simulation. Competes head-to-head with Raytheon UK for MOD contracts across multiple domains.
• Leonardo UK: Italian-owned defence prime with substantial UK operations across electronics, sensors, helicopters, and training. Competitor in airborne sensors, training systems, and electronic warfare for UK and allied customers.
• Lockheed Martin UK: US defence prime's UK subsidiary responsible for F-35, helicopters, and missile integration. Direct peer for large, multi-domain UK MOD contracts and weapons integration programs alongside Raytheon UK.

Regional players

• Hensoldt: German-headquartered sensor house providing radar, electronic warfare and space surveillance. Comparable through offerings in sensors, space domain awareness, and electronic protection that overlap with Raytheon's portfolio across continental Europe.
• Saab: Swedish defence prime offering naval, air, training and sensor systems. Comparable through integrated air/missile defence and training offerings competing for MOD business in Nordic and broader allied markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Raytheon_UK
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/RaytheonTechnologies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/raytheon-uk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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