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Raytheon Secures $1.1 Billion Navy Missile Contract

6/5/2025

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Raytheon has landed a massive $1.1 billion contract with the U.S. Navy to ramp up production of the AIM-9X Block II missiles from 1,400 to an impressive 2,500 units annually. This cutting-edge infrared-tracking missile, trusted by over 30 nations, bolsters air-to-air and surface-to-air defense, significantly strengthening global security.

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Story summary

Raytheon has landed a massive $1.1 billion contract with the U.S. Navy to ramp up production of the AIM-9X Block II missiles from 1,400 to an impressive 2,500 units annually. This cutting-edge infrared-tracking missile, trusted by over 30 nations, bolsters air-to-air and surface-to-air defense, significantly strengthening global security.