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Missile Defense·SM-3

US, Japan Fund SM-3 Missile Deal

3 sources · first reported 12h ago

via Defence Blog

The US Missile Defense Agency awarded Raytheon a $745 million contract to manufacture SM-3 missile interceptors. The deal covers the production of Standard Missile-3 Block IIA interceptors. The contract is part of a joint effort between the US and Japan to enhance missile defense capabilities.

Why it matters

The SM-3 missile interceptors are a critical component of the US and Japan's missile defense systems, providing protection against ballistic missile threats. This contract ensures the continued production and development of these interceptors, enhancing regional security.

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Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. Defence-industry ·
    RTX wins up to $745.4 million deal for SM-3 Block IIA interceptors, extending ballistic missile interceptor production through 2031
  2. Defence Blog · Primary
    US, Japan fund $745 million deal for SM-3 missile interceptors
  3. Defence-industry ·
    RTX secures $536 million U.S. deal to sustain BGM-71 TOW missile production and support military stockpile replenishment through 2027