The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has awarded Raytheon a $197 million contract to deliver MS-110 multispectral reconnaissance systems to the Polish Air Force.
The agreement covers the production, aircraft integration, and engineering support of seven MS-110 multispectral reconnaissance pods. Work will be carried out in Westford, Massachusetts, with completion scheduled for August 2031.
Upon delivery, Poland will become the first NATO member and the fourth air force worldwide to field the MS-110 capability, according to Raytheon.
The MS-110 brings next-generation processing to the tactical edge, enabling the detection of concealed targets and decoys in near real time, said Theisen, president of Advanced Products and Solutions.
An evolution of the DB-110 dual-band airborne reconnaissance system, the MS-110 captures imagery across multiple visible and infrared bands with common ground coverage. The system offers wider-area surveillance from extended standoff ranges while producing higher-quality imagery than legacy reconnaissance pods.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities allow the MS-110 to rapidly process, analyze, and interpret collected data. The pod is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing DB-110 operational concepts, using common ground support equipment to simplify adoption.
The MS-110 can be carried by a wide range of platforms, including fighter aircraft such as the F-16, F-15, F/A-18, and Gripen, as well as larger aircraft like the C-130, maritime patrol platforms, and medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned systems such as the MQ-9.
