Raytheon awarded $258.7 million U.S. Department of Defense contract for SM-2 Block IIICU development

Navy Awards Raytheon $258 Million Contract for SM-2 Missiles

From RTX, Aug. 13, 2025  TUCSON, Arizona — The DoD recently announced that Raytheon has been awarded a $258 million contract for the engineering, manufacturing, and development of SM-2 Block IIICU All Up Rounds. This is a new contract for the follow-on integration and test phase of a development program we’ve been in contract for. Majority of work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona and is expected to be completed by September 2031.  “This cont…

US Navy signs off on large SM-2 Block IIICU missile deal

The SM-2 Block IIICU missile has been in development for a number of years by US defence prime Raytheon, offering upgraded air defence.The post US Navy signs off on large SM-2 Block IIICU missile deal appeared first on Naval Technology.

Navy Awards Raytheon $259M SM-2 Development Contract

RTX business unit Raytheon has secured a $258.7 million sole-source contract from the U.S. Navy for the engineering, manufacturing and development of the Standard Missile 2 Block IIICU all-up round. Join the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Navy Summit to gain valuable insights into the latest advancements in technology, policy and strategy designed to ensure a

Raytheon awarded $258.7 million U.S. Department of Defense contract for SM-2 Block IIICU development

According to the Department of Defense, approximately 72% of the work will be carried out at Raytheon’s facilities in Tucson, Arizona. Additional work will take place in Simsbury, Connecticut (7%), Wolverhampton, United Kingdom (3%), Salt Lake City, Utah (3%), and other U.S. locations in smaller portions. The SM-2 missile is described by Raytheon as “the world’s premier surface-to-air defense weapon” and is a primary weapon for the U.S. Navy. It…