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Raytheon awarded $24.4 billion US Navy contract for SM-6 missiles
The US Navy has awarded Raytheon, an RTX business, a multiyear contract valued at up to $24.4 billion to accelerate the production of Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) interceptors. The five-year agreement, which includes two additional option years, is intended to bolster defense reserves and increase manufacturing throughput.
This procurement is part of a broader Pentagon initiative to replenish munitions stockpiles that have been depleted following military engagements with Iran. The SM-6 is a versatile, multi-mission weapon used for anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare, and ballistic missile defense.
In addition to the SM-6 deal, Raytheon has secured a multiyear contract worth up to $20.7 billion for the production of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles. This agreement aims to nearly double the production output of AMRAAM missiles in 2025 compared to 2024. To meet these demands, Raytheon is investing in its facilities, workforce, and automation to expand capacity and secure critical supply chains.
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Donald Trump · Iran · Pentagon · RTX · Raytheon · Standard Missile-6 · U.S. Department of Defense · US Navy
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- [● 18 SOURCES] The US Navy awarded RTX a contract worth up to $24.4 billion for Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) production. www.sbctv.gr · bhaskarlive.in · insidedefense.com · www.it-boltwise.de · www.federaltimes.com · +13 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] The contract spans five years with two additional option years. bhaskarlive.in · insidedefense.com · www.federaltimes.com · raytheon.mediaroom.com · www.socialnews.xyz · +13 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Raytheon also received a multiyear contract worth up to $20.7 billion for AMRAAM air-to-air missiles. rayhaber.com · www.federaltimes.com · list25.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The contract aims to replenish munitions stockpiles following expenditures during the conflict with Iran. gulfnews.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · news.pchome.com.tw · www.kyivpost.com · s.alwakeelnews.com · +1 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] The SM-6 missile is used for anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare, and missile defense. bhaskarlive.in · www.federaltimes.com · raytheon.mediaroom.com · www.socialnews.xyz · interestingengineering.com · +6 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The SM-6 agreement is part of a broader effort to increase munitions production alongside a recent Tomahawk weapon-system award. bhaskarlive.in · desitalkchicago.com · www.news18.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Raytheon is investing in operations, facilities, and automation to increase production capacity. bhaskarlive.in · www.federaltimes.com · raytheon.mediaroom.com · interestingengineering.com · pulse2.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The AMRAAM contract aims to nearly double production output in 2025 compared to 2024. list25.com · rayhaber.com