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Raytheon Wins $6.34B SM-3 Block IB Missile Contract

October 9, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Raytheon awarded $6.34B contract for SM-3 Block IB production.
Contract has a $4.43B base value with options through October 2034.
Work will take place in Tucson and Huntsville.
Contract supports US ballistic missile defense capabilities.

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Strategic Implications

This award may indicate the US government's continued commitment to ballistic missile defense. The multiyear contract could provide Raytheon with greater visibility into future production requirements, which suggests a potential increase in production capacity and efficiency.

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What Happened

Multiyear Production Deal Supports US Ballistic Missile Defense

The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded Raytheon a multiyear production contract worth up to $6.34 billion for the manufacture and assembly of Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IB interceptors. The contract, which has a base value of $4.43 billion, supports the US ballistic missile defense system and will be completed by October 2034. The SM-3 Block IB is designed to engage ballistic missiles during the midcourse phase of flight. This development was first reported by TheDefenseWatch.com.

Source | Originally Published: October 8, 2026

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