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United States : Raytheon wins $60 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to deliver Rolling Airframe Block 2 guided missile round pack requirements

Published 13 Dec 2016

Raytheon has won a $60 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to deliver Rolling Airframe Block 2 guided missile round pack requirements.

This contract has options which can increase the cumulative value up to $142.8 million.

The work will include material procurement, part fabrication, assembly, and testing.

Under this contract, the work is to be carried out at various locations including Tucson, Ariz., Ottobrunn, Germany, and other locations.

The Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM), is a supersonic, lightweight defense against anti-ship missiles, operated with the assistance of infrared guidance, and is capable of engaging several threats at a time.

This agreement covers the procurement of the Block 2 variant, which is equipped with a larger rocket motor, an enhanced RF receiver, and an advanced control section for improved threat detection.

Completion of the work on the contract is expected by October 2018.

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