Huntsville-made Standard Missile-3 Block IB deployed for the first time aboard Navy ship

Alabama-made Standard-Missile 3 deployed for first time on Navy ship

"..."The SM-3 Block IB's completion of initial operational testing last year set the stage for a rapid deployment to theater," said Dr. Taylor W. Lawrence, president of Raytheon Missile Systems. "The SM-3's highly successful test performance gives combatant commanders around the world the confidence they need to counter the growing ballistic missile threat." ..."

Reference: www.al.com .

New missile facility in Huntsville rolls out first completed SM-3 from Raytheon missile integration facility

Raytheon delivers first standard Missile-3 from new Alabama missile integration facility

"...Delivering both SM-3 and SM-6 interceptors, Raytheon's new $75 million, 70,000 square-foot, all-up-round production facility at Redstone Arsenal features advanced tools and the latest processes for missile production. The facility enables Raytheon to streamline processes, reduce costs and add value for the warfighter...."

Reference: www.yourindustrynews.com .

Raytheon awarded missile interceptor contract ($636m)

Raytheon awarded $636m contract for missile interceptor

"...TUCSON - Tucson-based Raytheon Missile Systems has been awarded a $636 million contract to provide a vehicle capable of intercepting a ballistic missile in space...."

Reference: www.kvoa.com .