Raytheon wins $745 million MDA contract for SM-3 IIA interceptors
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Raytheon has been awarded a $745 million contract by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency for production and sustainment of SM-3 Block IIA interceptors. The deal follows a $115 million expansion of the company's Alabama integration facility, which is expected to boost delivery capacity by over 50%. The SM-3 IIA, developed with Japanese industry, is designed to intercept short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles.
The Award
The Missile Defense Agency's $745 million contract covers production and sustainment of the Standard Missile-3 Block IIA interceptor. Production will take place at Raytheon facilities in Tucson, Arizona, and Huntsville, Alabama. The company recently invested $115 million to expand its Alabama integration facility, aiming to increase delivery capacity by over 50%. Raytheon's Naval Power president Barbara Borgonovi stated the SM-3 IIA is a 'cornerstone of regional defense' for the U.S. and allies.
Missile Capabilities
The SM-3 Block IIA features a larger rocket motor and an enhanced kinetic warhead compared to predecessors. It is designed to engage short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles faster and protect larger regions. The missile is a cooperative development between Raytheon and Japanese industry. Borgonovi emphasized that sustained investments have allowed the company to increase capacity and accelerate deliveries.
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