RTX to display defence related technological advancements at WDS

This year, RTX will highlight its experience in building advanced defence solutions that meet customer commitments, demonstrate its latest transformative technologies that contribute to creating a safer and more secure world, and emphasise its dedication to enabling defence localisation in the Kingdom.

Among the solutions displayed, RTX will showcase its developing advanced counter-unmanned aircraft systems and a portfolio of combat-proven air and missile defence sensors and effectors, including the Patriot GEM-T missile and the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defence Sensor (LTAMDS), designed to detect and defeat complex threats across the battlespace. The company will shed light on its experience in developing advanced defence technologies for the connected battlespace and demonstrate its state-of-the-art solutions to modernise C-130H fleets, like the new Enhanced Vision Systems, the NP2000 propeller systems and its wheels and carbon brakes, the Zero-G helmet and Aces 5 ejection seat for current and next generation fighter pilots, as well as space exploration capabilities.

Ahmad Al Salamah, managing director of Raytheon Saudi Arabia, an RTX business, said: “Our participation demonstrates our ongoing commitment to advancing defence capabilities in the Kingdom and the wider region to create sovereign industrial capabilities, develop local talent and leverage enabling technologies. This year, we will highlight our defence-related advancements, showcase our latest technologies across all domains of the battlespace and continue to leverage our expertise across our businesses to support our customers in the Kingdom and beyond.”