US-Japan $745M Contract for SM-3 Block IIA Missile Production
Raytheon received a $745.39 million contract from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency to produce SM-3 Block IIA interceptors for the U.S. and Japan. The joint-developed missile defends against short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles using hit-to-kill technology. Work occurs in Tucson, Arizona, and Huntsville, Alabama, with completion by February 2031. Funding includes $275.61 million from U.S. and $277.69 million from Japanese sources. Over 400 interceptors have been delivered, with 30+ successful space intercepts.
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Raytheon awarded $745 million contract for SM-3 IIA interceptors
Raytheon has received a $745 million contract from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency for the production and sustainment of Standard Missile-3 Block IIA (SM-3 IIA) interceptors. The SM-3 IIA is a cooperatively developed program between Japanese industry and Raytheon, featuring a larger rocket motor and enhanced kinetic warhead for engaging short- to intermediate-range ballistic missile threats. Raytheon has made significant investments to expand capacity, including a $115 million expansion of its Alabama missile integration facility, which will increase integration and delivery capacity by over 50%. Production will occur at Raytheon facilities in Tucson, Arizona, and Huntsville, Alabama. The company is actively hiring to support the program. Barbara Borgonovi, president of Naval Power at Raytheon, stated that the SM-3 Block IIA is a cornerstone of regional defense, providing greater reach, accuracy, and confidence against evolving threats.
Raytheon awarded $745 million contract for SM-3 IIA interceptors
Raytheon has received a $745 million contract from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency for the production and sustainment of Standard Missile-3 Block IIA (SM-3 IIA) interceptors. The SM-3 IIA is a jointly developed program between Japanese industry and Raytheon, featuring a larger rocket motor and enhanced kinetic warhead for engaging short- to intermediate-range ballistic missile threats. Raytheon's president of Naval Power stated that the company has made sustained investments to increase production capacity and accelerate deliveries. This includes a recent $115 million expansion of its Alabama missile integration facility, which will boost integration and delivery capacity by over 50%. Production will occur at Raytheon facilities in Tucson, Arizona, and Huntsville, Alabama. The company is actively hiring to support the program.
Raytheon awarded $745 million contract for SM-3 IIA interceptors
Raytheon has received a $745 million contract from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency for the production and sustainment of Standard Missile-3 Block IIA (SM-3 IIA) interceptors. The SM-3 IIA is a jointly developed program between Japanese industry and Raytheon, featuring a larger rocket motor and enhanced kinetic warhead for engaging short- to intermediate-range ballistic missile threats. The contract builds on Raytheon's investments to expand capacity and accelerate delivery, including a recent $115 million expansion of its Alabama missile integration facility, which will increase integration and delivery capacity by over 50%. Production will occur at Raytheon facilities in Tucson, Arizona, and Huntsville, Alabama. Raytheon is actively hiring to support the program.
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Raytheon secures $745m contract for US-Japan SM-3 Block IIA missiles
Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $745.39 million contract by the US Department of War to manufacture and assemble Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA interceptors for the US government and Japan's Ministry of Defense. The contract, awarded on a noncompetitive, undefinitised basis, covers All-Up Rounds for both US and Japanese Foreign Military Sales requirements. The SM-3 Block IIA is a joint US-Japan development designed to defend against short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles using a hit-to-kill kinetic impact mechanism. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, and Huntsville, Alabama, with completion expected by February 2031. Immediate funding includes $275.61 million from US fiscal 2026 procurement funds and $277.69 million from Japanese FMS funds. The Missile Defense Agency oversees the project. Raytheon reached full-rate production of the Block IIA variant in October 2024, and over 400 SM-3 interceptors have been delivered for deployment by US and Japanese naval forces, with more than 30 successful intercepts in space.
Raytheon secures $745m contract for US-Japan SM-3 Block IIA missiles
Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $745.39 million contract by the US Department of War to manufacture and assemble Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA interceptors for the US government and Japan's Ministry of Defense. The contract, awarded on a noncompetitive basis, covers All-Up Rounds for both US and Japanese Foreign Military Sales requirements. The SM-3 Block IIA is a joint US-Japan development designed to intercept short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles using a hit-to-kill kinetic warhead. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, and Huntsville, Alabama, with completion expected by February 2031. Immediate funding includes $275.61 million from US fiscal 2026 procurement funds and $277.69 million from Japanese FMS funds. The Missile Defense Agency oversees the project. Raytheon reached full-rate production of the Block IIA variant in October 2024. Over 400 SM-3 interceptors have been delivered, with more than 30 successful intercepts in space. This contract follows a $2 billion award in 2024 for similar work.
Raytheon secures $745m contract for US-Japan SM-3 Block IIA missiles
Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $745.39 million contract by the US Department of War to manufacture and assemble Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA interceptors for the US government and Japan's Ministry of Defense. The contract, awarded on a noncompetitive basis, covers All-Up Rounds for both US and Japanese Foreign Military Sales requirements. The SM-3 Block IIA is a joint US-Japan development designed to counter short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles using a hit-to-kill kinetic warhead. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, and Huntsville, Alabama, with completion expected by February 2031. Immediate funding includes $275.61 million from US fiscal 2026 funds and $277.69 million from Japanese FMS funds. The Missile Defense Agency oversees the project. Raytheon reached full-rate production of the Block IIA variant in October 2024, and over 400 SM-3 interceptors have been delivered, with more than 30 successful intercepts in space. This contract follows a $2 billion award in 2024 for similar work.