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Navy signs $24.4 billion deal with Raytheon for SM-6 missiles
Original: Navy, Raytheon ink $24.4B deal for SM-6 ‘acceleration’
The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $24.4 billion contract to accelerate production of the SM-6 missile, a multi-role weapon used for air defense and striking ships and targets at sea and on land. The deal is one of the Navy's largest missile procurements and reflects a broader push to expand weapons stockpiles.
Why now: The record-size contract and its implications for US munitions production and military readiness are drawing attention.
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- Navy, Raytheon ink $24.4B deal for SM-6 ‘acceleration’ · Breaking Defense
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