Coyote Drone Interceptor: Hunting Down Threats From Above 🌍
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Coyote Drone Interceptor: Hunting Down Threats From Above
From the scorching sands of the Middle East to the volatile landscapes of Eastern Europe, a new breed of hunter stalks the skies: the Coyote drone interceptor. These videos offer a rare glimpse into the growing importance of this system in modern warfare, documenting its evolution from test flights to operational deployments with hundreds of confirmed “kills.” We’ll dissect reports from the field, analyze the Coyote’s capabilities, and explore the implications of this technology for the future of conflict.
Key Takeaways
Proven in Combat: The Coyote has achieved over 170 successful intercepts in active deployments across CENTCOM, AFRICOM, and EUCOM, demonstrating its real-world effectiveness against hostile drones.
Rapid Acquisition: Facing urgent operational needs, the U.S. Army fast-tracked the procurement of 600 Coyote 2C interceptors, highlighting the system’s critical role in countering immediate threats. This represents a fraction of a potential 7,000 unit order showcasing how vital this system is becoming.
Evolving Technology: From initial testing in 2016 showcasing basic launch capabilities, the Coyote system has rapidly advanced to the Block 2+ variant, demonstrating increased precision and lethality against diverse drone targets. Launch platforms vary and are continuing to be innovated upon with tests on 4×4 M-ATVs and fixed palletized systems.
Global Deployment: With Coyote systems deployed at 36 sites outside the U.S., these videos offer tangible evidence of the system’s widening impact on the geopolitical landscape.
The Coyote’s Expanding Pack: Future Implications
The escalating demand for Coyote interceptors suggests a broader trend: the increasing militarization of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). As drone technology proliferates and becomes more accessible to both state and non-state actors, the need for effective countermeasures like the Coyote becomes paramount. The U.S. Army’s substantial investment in Coyote interceptors foreshadows future conflict, indicating a long-term commitment to this technology. Expect to see further development and refinement of the Coyote platform in the future.
Eyes on the Horizon
The fight for air dominance isn’t just being fought with piloted jets; it now extends into the realm of unmanned systems, requiring entirely new tools of engagement like the Coyote drone interceptor. Scroll down for the video analyses that reveal this unfolding story. Explore the footage that puts you right on the front lines of this silent, but no less vital, battlefront.
Watch the selected videos below
How the Coyote counter-drone interceptor is showing its value ?Defense Updates11,428 views | 748 | November 5 2024 20:30:05 (26 comments)[ Read more … ]
US Army has racked up 170 kills with Coyote counter-drone interceptors in operational deployments globally.
Officials highlighted Coyote’s achievements at the Falcon Peak 2025, a counter-drone capabilities demonstration at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado. The service currently has Coyotes deployed at 36 unspecified sites outside of the United States.
“So we’re in [the] CENTCOM region, AFRICOM, [and] EUCOM,” said Army Maj. Alyssa Tallmadge from the service’s Program Executive Office for Missiles and Space referring to the top U.S. military commands in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. “As we’re over there for Coyotse, we’re at 170 successful kills in all those regions.”
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how the Coyote counter-drone interceptor is showing its value ?
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“Giant Wyrm” Kevin MacLeod (Licensed under Creative Commons)
Drone killer | 600 Coyote 2C interceptor to be acquired by #usarmy !Defense Updates43,292 views | 1,602 | February 15 2024 20:30:06 (90 comments)[ Read more … ]
The U.S. Army is purchasing hundreds of Coyote interceptors designed to neutralize drones from the defense contractor Raytheon, enhancing its capability to counter unmanned aerial systems.
On February 9, the military branch confirmed its commitment to acquire 600 ground-launched, radar-guided Coyote 2C devices for a sum of $75 million.
The contract award was part of an Office of the Secretary of Defense rapid acquisition authority that was identified to Congress, with all actions completed in less than 30 days from the authorization approval and receipt of funding.
Viewers may note that this deal follows a request for information for the acquisition of around 7,000 Coyotes.
The December solicitation was for 6,000 kinetic Coyotes, 700 non-kinetic Coyotes, 252 fixed launchers, 52 mobile launchers, 118 fixed Ku-band radars, and 33 mobile radars.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes why the US Army is acquiring 600 Coyote 2C on an urgent basis ?
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▶️ Narration by Scott Leffler (scottleffler.com)
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“Giant Wyrm” Kevin MacLeod (Licensed under Creative Commons)
Raytheon Coyote 2 Interceptor Drone destroying test targets. Credit: US ArmyDavid Hambling211,000 views | 1,225 | May 7 2020 08:09:57 (111 comments)[ Read more … ]
Test firings showing Coyote 2 intercepting various drone targets with high precision
Raytheon demonstrated the ability of his Coyote Block 2+ drone to destroy other dronesU.S MILITARY SUPERIOR10,538 views | 99 | January 17 2022 05:31:39 (7 comments)[ Read more … ]
Raytheon released incredible new footage today of its Block 2+ Coyote drones engaging a number of unmanned aerial vehicles in a downright impressive undated demonstration. The video shows 4×4 M-ATV-based and fixed palletized launch systems firing the Coyotes, which then spectacularly defeat a variety of fixed-wing unmanned vehicles at different altitudes.
Coyote and Silver Fox Unmanned Aircraft Systems Take FlightRTX31,214 views | 78 | April 26 2016 19:30:39 (0 comments)[ Read more … ]
See launches of Coyote and Silver Fox unmanned aircraft systems from every angle.
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http://www.raytheon.com/capabilities/products/coyote/
http://www.raytheon.com/capabilities/products/silverfox/
Coyote anti-drone system for the Greek ArmyMilitary Coverage5,375 views | 91 | February 1 2024 13:10:38 (18 comments)[ Read more … ]
Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias announced that anti-drone systems will be supplied for the Greek Armed Forces during the handover ceremony of the 4th Corps Commander. While making statements about weapon systems in the context of “Agenda 2030”, Nikos Dendias announced that the anti-drone system to be procured will protect the armed forces against UAVs. In this context, it is estimated that the Coyote system developed by Raytheon will be supplied.
The Coyote drone is a small, expendable, tube-launched system. The system can be deployed from land, air or ship. Coyote can fly alone or in a flock. In this context, the system can be adapted to various tasks such as surveillance, electronic warfare and attack. Additionally, the system is designed to operate for up to one hour and has a modular structure (changeable load).
The US Army chose the Coyote to intercept other small UAVs. The system, which has a length of 600 mm and a wingspan of 1473 mm, is fired from a pneumatic box launcher. It is worth noting that Coyote Block -1 was initially developed for loitering munitions and reconnaissance missions. The system, which can reach a maximum speed of 130 km per hour, weighs 5.9 kg and ensures the destruction of enemy UAVs by hitting enemy UAVs or exploding near them and by scattering fragments from the 1.8 kg warhead. In addition, control can be maintained continuously thanks to the man-in-the-loop capability. The system works with the Ku band radar KuRFS, also developed by Raytheon, to intercept Class I and II UAVs.
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