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The Pentagon signed seven-year framework agreements with Boeing and RTX to expand production of Standard Missile-3 components for SM-3 Block IB and Block IIA, including avionics and ejector assemblies Boeing supplies to Raytheon. The deals aim to stabilize supply chains and expand munitions output. Separately, the Missile Defense Agency awarded Raytheon a $745 million contract for Block IIA interceptors.

The Pentagon said it reached framework agreements with Boeing and RTX to ramp production of Standard Missile-3 interceptor components. The firms will increase output ahead of definitive contracts, with Boeing stating the frameworks cover seven years. The Pentagon said the deals support U.S. and allied sea-based missile defense and aim to stabilize supply chains while multi-year awards seek congressional approval.

On Aug. 14, the Pentagon announced framework agreements with Boeing and RTX (Raytheon) to expand production of components for SM-3 Block IB and Block IIA ballistic missile interceptors. SM-3 Block IIA received a separate $745 million contract for production and sustainment. The Pentagon said it will ramp up production and negotiate a multiyear award; values and targets were not disclosed.

The Pentagon signed agreements with Boeing and RTX to expand production of components for SM-3 Block IB and Block IIA interceptor missiles used with the Aegis missile defense system. The contracts aim to increase ship-based interceptor manufacturing capacity amid debate over U.S. munitions stockpiles, following claims of possible shortages.

The U.S. Department of War said it signed seven-year framework deals with Boeing and Raytheon to expand output of ship-launched SM-3 Block IB and Block IIA interceptor components, including avionics and ejector assemblies. Boeing, the government, and Raytheon will scale production while negotiating later multi-year contracts. Boeing said earlier Patriot seeker deliveries rose over 30% in 2025.

The US Pentagon said it signed two agreements with Boeing and RTX to speed production of key components for Standard Missile-3 Block IB and increase components for Standard Missile-3 Block IIA. The missiles support ship-based air and ballistic missile defense under the Aegis system. The article also cites US defense budget requests of $1.5 trillion and production capacity targets for SM-3.

Investor’s Business Daily reports that Boeing and RTX agreed on an interceptor deal with the Pentagon, and that the announcement helped lift their stocks, according to the report. The article does not provide deal size or financial terms.

Reuters reports the Pentagon signed deals with Boeing and RTX to increase production of missile interceptor components. The contracts aim to expand output for the interceptor supply chain, which could affect defense manufacturing schedules and related procurement spending.

The U.S. Department of War announced framework agreements with Boeing and RTX to increase production of Standard Missile-3 Block IB and Block IIA components for the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System. Boeing will lead component manufacturing. The deals are intended to expand munitions output, stabilize supply chains, and speed delivery to naval forces.

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