RTX's Raytheon awarded $6.3 billion multi-year contract for SM-3 IB interceptors

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WHY IT MATTERS.

Multi-year missile defense contract locks in revenue visibility for Raytheon and reinforces defense demand.

Raytheon secures long-term missile defense production

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Contract execution and option exercises

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Program delays or cost overruns

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Contract provides long-term production stability for critical missile defense capability ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has secured a five-year contract, with two additional option years, valued up to $6.3 billion for the production and...

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SUBJECTRTX · RTX

CONTEXTDefense

AFFECTEDGeopolitics

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