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Raytheon Gets Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile Production Deal

: Aug 23, 2019 - : 2:48 am

Raytheon has been awarded a contract to cover the remaining materials and spares to start low-rate initial production of the U.S. Navy’s Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile.

The deal is valued at US $190.5 million and covers materials and spares for ESSM Block IIproduction, which includes the remaining materials to support three production lots of the missile.

The ESSM Block II is an international development program between the Navy and 11 other NATO-member nations to upgrade the RIM-7 Sea Sparrow Missile. Development of the ESSM started in 2014, with improvements dual-seeker head that employs semi-active and active guidance.

Raytheon started transitioning to full production of the new ESSM in May 2018.  NATO successfully tested it in June last year. Raytheon also has a US$97.7 million contract for long-lead material to support low-rate initial production.

Work on the contract is expected to be completed by March 2023.

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