The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has awarded Raytheon a $197 million contract to provide MS-110 multispectral reconnaissance systems for the Polish Air Force, strengthening Poland’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The agreement includes production, aircraft integration, and engineering support for a total of seven MS-110 reconnaissance pods, marking a significant upgrade to Poland’s aerial sensing capacity.
Work under the contract will be conducted in Westford, Massachusetts, with deliveries and support activities scheduled to continue through August 2031. Upon completion, Poland is expected to become the first NATO member and the fourth air force globally to field the MS-110 system, highlighting the growing demand among allied nations for advanced ISR solutions.
The MS-110 represents a major evolution of Raytheon’s DB-110 dual-band airborne reconnaissance system, integrating next-generation data processing at the tactical edge. The pod captures high-resolution imagery across multiple visual and infrared spectral bands, enabling wide-area surveillance from extended standoff ranges. Its artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities allow near-real-time processing, helping operators detect and defeat camouflage and decoys more effectively than legacy systems.
Designed for rapid adoption, the MS-110 is fully compatible with existing DB-110 operational concepts and uses common ground support equipment. The system can be deployed on a wide range of platforms, including F-16, F-15, F/A-18, and Gripen fighter jets, as well as C-130 transport aircraft, maritime patrol platforms, and MQ-9 unmanned aircraft. According to Raytheon, the capability enhances survivability, responsiveness, and situational awareness for the US and allied forces in an increasingly complex security environment.
