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The Coyote unmanned aircraft system on the tarmac at Avon Park Air Force Range in Florida after a successful demonstration flight.
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Coyote interceptors reached a number of milestones over the summer test period. The Coyote Block 2 overcame threats at longer range and higher altitude than similar class devices, gaining US Army approval for use. All photos: Raytheon
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The Ku-band Radio Frequency System is a 360-degree radar that detects incoming drones, rockets, artillery and mortars. It can cue defensive weapons and can be set up within 30 minutes, either in a fixed location or on a vehicle.
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The Coyote unmanned aircraft system is used by the US National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration for hurricane tracking.
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The Coyote Block 2 is launched.
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The Coyote unmanned aircraft system on the tarmac at Avon Park Air Force Range in Florida after a successful demonstration flight.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/JLJHCEYJUBD2JHMAO3SFNL55OY.jpg?smart=true&auth=48355ead143947da427e43c2358c8279f649ea818024e1c62ea490f1e55ebce3&width=400&height=225)
Coyote interceptors reached a number of milestones over the summer test period. The Coyote Block 2 overcame threats at longer range and higher altitude than similar class devices, gaining US Army approval for use. All photos: Raytheon
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ZJ5FFUEC3VHS3OM5UUEOB562ZU.jpg?smart=true&auth=45d9db216b96299a363b9c9378195f62067221322d7856ab70f6660f189798b2&width=400&height=225)
The Ku-band Radio Frequency System is a 360-degree radar that detects incoming drones, rockets, artillery and mortars. It can cue defensive weapons and can be set up within 30 minutes, either in a fixed location or on a vehicle.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/IOVFFHHHZZHX3GNQ5WKPZ6T5FI.jpg?smart=true&auth=bb331e1d302a3e48fd1683b9595b8a608ba0f20ce2685c9182da66c6537df3d2&width=400&height=225)
The Coyote unmanned aircraft system is used by the US National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration for hurricane tracking.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/KYW5RACDUJA5XLHGLJHSIK6UJE.jpg?smart=true&auth=dc16122f93e68ea6d63352416691fb301425e93803c38d641a3075900b01d7ff&width=400&height=225)
The Coyote Block 2 is launched.
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The Coyote unmanned aircraft system on the tarmac at Avon Park Air Force Range in Florida after a successful demonstration flight.