The US Navy has approved a nearly $29.2 million contract modification for Raytheon to expand specialized tooling and test equipment used in the production of the Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) All Up Round. The move is intended to accelerate missile manufacturing capacity rather than procure additional interceptors directly.
Issued as a cost-plus-fixed-fee award, the contract focuses on supplier special tooling and special test equipment, which are critical to increasing production rates while maintaining consistent quality standards. This infrastructure investment supports the navy’s efforts to strengthen its missile inventory amid rising demand for advanced air and missile defense systems.
Work under the modification will be carried out across multiple Raytheon facilities, including Tucson, Arizona (47 percent), Middletown, Connecticut (32 percent), and Westminster, Maryland (21 percent). The effort falls under an existing contract, with all activities scheduled for completion by September 30, 2028.
The SM-6 All Up Round is a fully integrated, ready-to-fire interceptor that combines guidance, seeker, propulsion, warhead, and flight control systems. Developed by Raytheon, the SM-6 provides multi-mission capability against aircraft, cruise missiles, and terminal-phase ballistic missile threats, and has become a cornerstone of both US Navy and allied Aegis combat system defenses.
