Raytheon awarded STANDARD missile contract
5 April 2001
Raytheon Company has been awarded a $119.2 million contract from the US Navy for STANDARD Missile-2 fiscal 2001 production.
Raytheon will deliver to the Navy 75 Block IIIB missiles, 80 Block IIIB ordnance alteration kits to upgrade SM-2 Block II/III missiles to the SM-2 Block IIIB configuration; 40 Warhead Compatible Telemeters; and spares, shipping containers and handling equipment. The contract also includes 48 Block III and IIIA missiles for foreign military sales.
The STANDARD Missile-2's primary role is to provide area defense against enemy aircraft and anti-ship missiles. The SM-2 Block IIIB entered the fleet in 1998, and incorporates a side-mounted infrared seeker to aid in endgame guidance.
The STANDARD Missile is operational on guided missile cruisers, destroyers and frigates in the US Navy and is in operation with more than 13 allied navies.
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