DODOtherDefense & SecuritySeptember 1, 2010

BLOCK IIA AUR PRELIMINARY DESIGN

$2,141,151,664

Recipient

RAYTHEON COMPANY

AZ

AI Summary

This $2.1 billion contract funded the preliminary design of the SM-3 Block IIA all-up round, an advanced missile defense interceptor. Raytheon in Arizona led the development effort, co-developed with Japan, to create a more capable version of the SM-3 missile that can defend against longer-range ballistic missile threats.

Key Points

  1. 01Funded preliminary design of the SM-3 Block IIA interceptor missile
  2. 02Awarded to Raytheon Company in Arizona
  3. 03Contract valued at approximately $2.1 billion, from 2010 to 2022
  4. 04Co-developed with Japan for enhanced missile defense
  5. 05Provides capability against longer-range ballistic missile threats

Award Details

Start Date

Sep 1, 2010

End Date

Jun 30, 2022

Category

Defense & Security

State

AZ

Award Type

Other

Quick Summary

Amount
$2.1B
Agency
Department of Defense
Recipient
RAYTHEON COMPANY
Type
Other

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