What Happened
Boeing and RTX Partner to Boost Production of Critical Interceptors
The Department of Defense has signed framework agreements with Boeing and RTX to scale production of critical components for the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) program. The agreements aim to boost output of avionics and ejector assemblies for the SM-3 Block IB and Block IIA variants, which form the backbone of US sea-based missile defense. According to Boeing, the seven-year framework agreements will enable increased production of the interceptors. The Pentagon’s announcement was reported by Breaking Defense.