Evolved SeaSparrow Missile. (Photo: Raytheon)
Raytheon is providing more Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 parts and ESSM Block 1 test equipment for the USN and FMS customers, the DoD announced on 13 May.
‘This is a sole-source contract action pursuant to an international agreement,’ the DoD added.
The latest $9.38 million deal brings the cumulative value of the contract from Naval Sea Systems Command to $17.19 million.
The order combines purchases for the Navy (64%); international consortium nation navies (34%); and the government of Japan (2%) under the FMS programme.
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