Raytheon (RTX) Partners with AWS to Boost Space Services

Expanded relationship to improve mission results and program performance using advanced cloud‑based tools and technologies

Aurora, Colo., Dec. 4, 2025 – Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has entered a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate satellite data processing and command‑and‑control operations for both government and commercial customers. The partnership is designed to give defense and intelligence users the space‑based capabilities needed to meet national‑security objectives while leveraging the scalability of the public cloud.

Under the agreement, Raytheon will work with AWS to identify and deploy cloud‑native solutions that incorporate artificial‑intelligence (AI) and machine‑learning (ML) services. By moving workloads to AWS, Raytheon aims to lower mission‑cycle costs, increase program agility, and shorten the time it takes to field new capabilities.

“Our customers rely on Raytheon to solve their most complex problems across space, data processing, command and control, and mission management,” said Erich Hernandez‑Baquero, vice president of Space Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance at Raytheon. “Partnering with AWS gives us the infrastructure to accelerate responsible AI innovation, improve agility while preserving the highest security standards, and optimize resources for better outcomes.”

The collaboration expands the portfolio of joint Raytheon‑AWS offerings, including:

• Enhanced mission data processing and reporting that combine Raytheon’s sensor and engineering expertise with AWS’s high‑performance compute and storage services.
• Edge‑centric mission management using AWS Outposts, which deliver a consistent hybrid cloud experience to on‑premises or remote sites.
• Modular, software‑defined constellation command and control that supports dynamic task scheduling and asset coordination.
• Scalable, serverless mission‑management pipelines that enable rapid integration of new capabilities while maintaining robust security postures.
• Advanced AI/ML integration through Amazon SageMaker and Amazon Bedrock, aimed at automating anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and autonomous decision‑making.

From a commercial perspective, the alliance reflects the broader industry shift toward cloud‑first architectures for space operations. Analysts note that moving data‑intensive workloads—such as imagery analytics and orbital tracking—into the cloud can deliver up to 40% cost reduction compared with traditional on‑premises data centers. Moreover, AWS’s extensive global footprint offers low‑latency access points that are critical for real‑time command and control of distributed satellite constellations.

Strategic implications are significant. By coupling Raytheon’s deep domain expertise in defense‑grade space systems with AWS’s scalable infrastructure, the partnership positions both companies to compete more effectively against emerging private‑sector players that are leveraging commercial cloud services to undercut legacy defense contractors. The joint solution set also aligns with the U.S. Department of Defense’s “cloud‐first” procurement policy, which encourages the migration of mission‑critical workloads to vetted public‑cloud platforms.

“This collaboration unites the security, reliability, and high availability of AWS with Raytheon’s space‑system expertise to create new possibilities for our customers,” said David Appel, vice president of U.S. Federal at Amazon Web Services. “Our customer‑obsessed approach drives innovations that boost mission performance, cost efficiency, and operational agility, helping our partners maintain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving space domain.”

Raytheon and AWS are already executing joint programs for a range of government and commercial clients, with early pilots focused on rapid‑refresh satellite imagery pipelines and autonomous constellation management.

About Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, is a leading provider of defense solutions that help the U.S. government and allied nations protect their sovereignty. For more than a century, Raytheon has delivered innovations in integrated air and missile defense, smart weapons, advanced sensors, radar, hypersonics, and space‑based systems across land, air, sea, and space domains.

About RTX
RTX is the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, employing over 185,000 people worldwide. Through its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon subsidiaries, RTX advances aviation, integrated defense systems, and next‑generation technology solutions. In 2024, RTX reported revenue exceeding $80 billion. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.