Raytheon has secured a major US Navy production contract worth $1.1 billion to deliver over 1,900 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II missiles. The agreement covers missile production for both domestic military requirements and international partners, including operational, training, and testing variants. Designed for use on platforms such as the F-35, F-22, F-15, F-16, and NASAMS, the upgraded Block II missile incorporates improved safety systems, advanced guidance electronics, and greater maneuverability, reinforcing short-range air defense and air superiority capabilities through 2029.
