What Happened
Defense Giant Wins Major Contract for Artillery Rocket Systems
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $1.13 billion undefinitized contract action for the full rate production of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) M142 launchers and supporting requirements. The contract is for lot 17 of the HIMARS program. Additionally, Raytheon has received an $833 million contract modification for the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile. These contract awards were reported by Aviation Week, a leading source of aerospace and defense news.