Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Raytheon Beats Boeing for SDB II Contract

GBU-53/BThe U.S. Air Force selected Raytheon Company's GBU-53/B for the Small Diameter Bomb increment II program.

The SDB II is an air-launched, precision-strike standoff weapon that will enable the warfighter to defeat moving and fixed targets in adverse weather conditions.

The $450 million contract calls for Raytheon's GBU-53/B to begin engineering manufacturing development. Delivery is expected to begin in 2013 with a required assets available date in late 2014.

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