Over its decades of U.S. military use, the Sidewinder has seen upgrades to keep the missile relevant in modern warfare. The AIM-9E was developed by the Air Force and introduced a

MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR DEAL SIGNALS A NEW ERA FOR MILITARY DOMINANCE In a major win for U.S. defense contractors, Raytheon, part of RTX (NYSE: RTX), has just secured a staggering $736 million contract from the U.

RTX business Raytheon has won a US$736 million contract from the US Navy to produce AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles for the Block II variant. The contract will work to address hardware outmodedness and ensure long-term reliability and performance of the missiles, Raytheon said.

RTX Corporation’s RTX business unit, Raytheon, won a $736-million contract to manufacture the improved Block II variant of its AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles. The award has been offered by the U.S. Navy.

Raytheon, an RTX business, was awarded a $736 million contract from the U.S. Navy to produce AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles. This contract is for the improved Block II variant, which addresses hardware obsolescence through upgrades to ensure superior performance and long-term reliability.