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Friday, September 02, 2011

Raytheon wins $569M contract to supply missiles, related items

Tucson-based Raytheon Missile Systems has won a $569 million Air Force contract to provide Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) missiles and related items, the Defense Department said Wednesday.

The contract pays for current fiscal year production of 234 AMRAAM AIM-120D missiles, the latest version; and 203 AIM-120C7 missiles for foreign military sales. The contract also includes related items including test missiles, warranties, parts, software and support services.

The AMRAAM AIM-120D is the latest in a 20-year-old series of air-to-air missiles. The all-weather weapon provides an array of improvements, including an enhanced data link, improved navigation and guidance.

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