Raytheon has secured a $197 million US Air Force contract to deliver MS-110 multispectral reconnaissance pods to the Polish Air Force, expanding NATO’s access to advanced airborne intelligence and surveillance technology. Awarded by the USAF Life Cycle Management Center, the deal covers the manufacture, system integration, and engineering support for seven reconnaissance pods tailored to Poland’s operational requirements.
The work will be carried out at Raytheon’s facility in Westford, Massachusetts, with the program scheduled to run through August 2031. Once fielded, the MS-110 will make Poland the first NATO ally and the fourth operator worldwide to deploy the advanced multispectral reconnaissance capability, underscoring its strategic importance within allied ISR frameworks.
Building on the proven DB-110 airborne reconnaissance pod, the MS-110 introduces enhanced multispectral imaging across visible and infrared wavelengths. The system enables broader surveillance coverage at longer ranges, while delivering higher-quality imagery than previous-generation pods. Integrated AI and machine learning tools allow rapid data exploitation, providing near real-time intelligence to counter sophisticated concealment and deception techniques.
The MS-110 is engineered for seamless integration into existing platforms and support infrastructure, reducing training and sustainment challenges. It is compatible with a broad array of aircraft, including fourth-generation fighters, transport aircraft, maritime patrol platforms, and medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned systems such as the MQ-9. Raytheon officials say the capability will help allied air forces maintain a decisive operational advantage by improving wide-area surveillance, mission survivability, and rapid response in contested environments.
