Missile is proven across air-to-air and ground-launch
domains
TUCSON,
Ariz., Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an
RTX (NYSE: 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 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."
AIM-9X is the most advanced infrared-tracking, short-range,
air-to-air and surface-to-air missile in the world. It is
configured for easy installation on a wide range of modern aircraft
and provides proven layered defense with ground-launched
capabilities, including the National Advanced Surface-to-Air
Missile System, or NASAMS.
A U.S. Navy-led joint program with the U.S. Air Force, AIM-9X is
used by over 30 allied and partner nations and continues to gain
international interest. In March
2024, the Czech Republic
became the most recent international customer by signing a letter
of agreement for procurement of the missile for use on their F-35
aircraft.
Work under this contract will take place in various locations
within the continental U.S. through 2029.
About Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, is a leading
provider of defense solutions to help the U.S. government, our
allies and partners defend their national sovereignty and ensure
their security. For more than 100 years, Raytheon has developed new
technologies and enhanced existing capabilities in integrated air
and missile defense, smart weapons, missiles, advanced sensors and
radars, interceptors, space-based systems, hypersonics and missile
defense across land, air, sea and space.
About RTX
With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX
pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we
connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses
– Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are
advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and
developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing
to help global customers address their most critical challenges.
The company, with 2023 sales of $69
billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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