Raytheon snaps up $1.1 billion US Navy contract to produce AIM-9X Block II missiles

Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $1.1 billion contract from the US Navy to produce AIM-9X Block II missiles.

As informed, the AIM-9X is an advanced infrared-tracking, short-range, air-to-air and surface-to-air missile that is combat-proven in several theaters around the world.

It is configured for easy installation on a wide range of modern aircraft and features a layered defense with ground-launched capabilities, including the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS).

According to RTX, this is the largest contract awarded for the program and will increase production to 2,500 missiles per year.

“This award represents a historic milestone for the AIM-9X program, further emphasizing its importance to the U.S. and partnered nations,” said Barbara Borgonovi, president of Naval Power at Raytheon.

“Through our partnership with the U.S. Navy, we are well-positioned to support this increased demand.”

A US Navy-led joint program with the U.S. Air Force, AIM-9X is used by over 30 allied and partner nations.

To remind, last month, Raytheon received a $2.13 billion contract modification to extend its sustaining engineering and product support services for the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) program.

The contractor will provide the management, material, and services associated with the sustaining engineering and product support services of the missile variants.