Raytheon, an RTX business, was awarded a $736 million contract from the U.S. Navy to produce AIM-9X SIDEWINDER missiles.
This contract is for the improved Block II variant, which addresses hardware obsolescence through upgrades to ensure superior performance and long-term reliability.
AIM-9X is an infrared-tracking, short-range, air-to-air and surface-to-air missile configured for a wide range of aircraft. It provides layered defense with ground-launched capabilities, including the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, or NASAMS.
“AIM-9X remains the weapon of choice for short-range air-to-air and surface-to-air missile defense, and worldwide customer demand is strong,” said Barbara Borgonovi, president of Naval Power at Raytheon.
“We’re investing, innovating, and partnering with our U.S. Navy customer to significantly increase our AIM-9X production capacity starting with orders next year.”
Work under this contract will take place in various locations within the continental U.S. through 2029, according to Raytheon.
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