TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S.
Navy awarded Raytheon Company (NYSE:
RTN) a $190 million low-rate initial
production contract for ESSM Block 2 missiles
featuring a new guidance system with a dual mode active and
semi-active radar.
This award follows the Navy's decision to shift from development
to production on the enhanced intermediate-range, surface-to-air
missile, placing the Block 2 variant on track for initial operating
capability in 2020.
The ESSM missile is the primary ship self-defense missile aboard
Navy aircraft carriers and large deck amphibious assault ships. It
is an integral component of the Navy's layered area and ship
self-defense capability for cruisers and destroyers.
"ESSM plays a critical role in protecting navy sailors worldwide
and our international partners share our commitment to evolve this
missile," said Dr. Mitch Stevison,
Raytheon Strategic and Naval Systems vice president.
ESSM is the foundation of several allied navies' anti-ship
missile defense efforts and is operational on almost 200 naval
platforms worldwide.
The ESSM program is a cooperative effort managed by a NATO-led
consortium comprising 12 nations: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greece, The
Netherlands, Norway,
Portugal, Spain, Turkey
and the United States.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2018 sales of $27
billion and 67,000 employees, is a technology and innovation
leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity
solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 97 years, Raytheon
provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration,
C5I® products and services, sensing, effects and mission
support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is
headquartered in Waltham,
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