Raytheon’s $3.5 Billion Triumph: A Major Leap in AMRAAM Missile Contracts!
The U.S. Department of Defense has granted Raytheon, an RTX enterprise, a $3.5 billion agreement for the manufacturing of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), signifying the most substantial contract in the program’s history. This arrangement encompasses Foreign Military Sales to various nations, including Japan, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine.
This contract emphasizes the ongoing worldwide demand for the battle-tested AMRAAM, which has served as a crucial air superiority weapon for over three decades. It comes after a distinct $1.2 billion production contract awarded to Raytheon less than a year ago.
“As international conflicts escalate and aerial threats evolve, AMRAAM continues to provide allied forces with a decisive advantage in warfare,” stated Sam Deneke, president of Air & Space Defense Systems at Raytheon. “This contract highlights the vital role that the fifth-generation AMRAAM plays in upholding air supremacy and will guarantee that service members possess the advanced technology required to maintain an advantage over enemy threats.”
AMRAAM is presently integrated across 14 platforms and utilized by 44 nations, boasting a strong track record of efficiency in both air-to-air and surface-to-air operations. Its demonstrated capability in active combat zones reinforces its strategic significance to the U.S. and allied defense forces.
