Multi-mission weapon system will provide increased
flexibility and capability for U.S. and allied navies
TUCSON,
Ariz., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon,
an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has received a $525 million contract from the U.S. Navy to
produce ESSM Block 2 missiles and spares for the U.S. and allied
nations.
ESSM Block 2 is a short to medium-range, ship-launched,
dual-mode, guided missile that has increased maneuverability and
improved performance over its Block 1 predecessor.
"The role of self-ship and local area defense has become
increasingly important, and ESSM Block 2 delivers critical
capability in this mission," said Barbara
Borgonovi, president of Naval Power at Raytheon. "By
partnering with the U.S. Navy and allied navies, we're ensuring
this versatile system is ready to support our fleets around the
world."
The newest ESSM variant reduces dependence on shipboard
illumination and is integrated on a wide variety of combat systems
and launchers, delivering improved performance in stressing marine
environments, and has significant digital processing margin to keep
pace with evolving threats through software improvements.
Leveraging learning from other active seeker systems – such as
AMRAAM and Standard Missile 6 – RTX is using common hardware and
factory processes across multiple missile platforms to enable cost
savings and increased production capacity. Additionally, the
consortium continues to invest in test infrastructure and material
to keep capacity ahead of demand and accelerate deliveries.
ESSM is managed by the NATO SEASPARROW Consortium composed of 12
nations: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greece, the
Netherlands, Norway,
Portugal, Spain, Türkiye, and the United States. The consortium is NATO's
largest and most successful cooperative weapons project and
represents over 50 years of international military-industrial
cooperation.
About Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, is a leading provider of defense
solutions to help the U.S. government, our allies and partners
defend their national sovereignty and ensure their security. For
more than 100 years, Raytheon has developed new technologies and
enhanced existing capabilities in integrated air and missile
defense, smart weapons, missiles, advanced sensors and radars,
interceptors, space-based systems, hypersonics and missile defense
across land, air, sea and space.
About RTX
With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of
technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our
world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace,
Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation,
engineering integrated defense systems, and developing
next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help
global customers address their most critical challenges. The
company, with 2023 sales of $69
billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact
corporatepr@rtx.com
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