MDA Awards $1B for SM-3 Block IB as Golden Dome Prompts Rethink of Missile Inventory

MDA awards $1B for SM-3 Block IB as Golden Dome prompts rethink of missile inventory

The Pentagon has awarded Raytheon Technologies a $1 billion contract to produce up to 55 Standard Missile-3 Block IB interceptors, a move that comes as defense leaders reconsider the future of the combat-tested interceptor -- slated for a production sunset -- amid growing demands from the emerging Golden Dome domestic missile defense architecture. On May 16, the Missile Defense Agency announced the award for deliveries of the SM-3 Block IB All-U…

(Dan Tri) - The US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) on May 14 released a remarkable report, highlighting the significant expansion of Russia and China's missile arsenals by 2035.

Spear 3 missile now looking at ‘early 2030s’ service entry

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the planned in-service date for the Spear Capability 3 air-to-surface weapon has been pushed to the early 2030s, according to a draft timeline. This delay comes as the programme undergoes re-baselining, with a review expected towards the end of 2025. In response to a parliamentary question from Conservative MP Ben Obese-Jecty, Defence Minister Maria Eagle stated: “The Spear Capability 3 air-to-surface w…

In the United States the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has awarded Raytheon (RTX) a contract worth 1 billion dollars for the supply of 55 Standard missiles SM-3 Block IB (unit cost of approximately 18.1 million dollars). The works of such order will be carried out in Tucson, Arizona, and in Huntsville, Alabama, with date of completion previewed for 31 March 2031....

RTX Lands $1B MDA Contract for Standard Missile-3 Block IB All-Up Rounds - GovCon Wire

RTX has secured a $1 billion contract from the Missile Defense Agency to deliver Standard Missile-3 Block IB All-Up Rounds. Contract Specifications The Department of Defense said Friday the non-competitive firm-fixed-price contract covers the procurement of up to 55 units SM-3 Block IB All-Up Rounds built to SM-3 Block IB specifications, including manufacturing, assembly and testing.