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Raytheon Wins $745M SM-3 Missile Contract

August 11, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Raytheon awarded $745.4 million contract for SM-3 missile production.
Contract covers US and Japan Ministry of Defense requirements.
Work to be performed in Tucson and Huntsville through Feb. 28, 2031.
SM-3 Block IIA is an advanced interceptor against ballistic missile threats.

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Strategic Implications

This contract award may indicate growing demand for advanced missile defense systems. The partnership between the US and Japan suggests a strengthening of bilateral defense cooperation, which could have implications for regional security and the global missile defense market.

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What Happened

US And Japan Partner On Advanced Interceptor Production

Raytheon has been awarded a $745.4 million contract to manufacture and assemble Standard Missile-3 Block IIA interceptors for the US government and Japan. The work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, and Huntsville, with production scheduled to continue through Feb. 28, 2031. The SM-3 Block IIA is an advanced interceptor designed to defend against ballistic missile threats. This contract was awarded by the Missile Defense Agency, as reported by 256 Today.

Source | Originally Published: June 2, 2026

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