Raytheon snaps up $1.1 billion US Navy contract to produce AIM-9X Block II missiles

Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $1.1 billion contract from the US Navy to produce AIM-9X Block II missiles. 

Credit: RTX

As informed, the AIM-9X is an advanced infrared-tracking, short-range, air-to-air and surface-to-air missile that is combat-proven in several theaters around the world.

It is configured for easy installation on a wide range of modern aircraft and features a layered defense with ground-launched capabilities, including the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS).