Raytheon’s Standard Missile Naval Defense Family (updated)
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Variants of the SM-2 Standard missile are the USA’s primary fleet defense anti-air weapon, and in service with 13 navies worldwide. The most common variant is the RIM-66K-L/ SM-2 Standard Block IIIB, which entered service in 1998. It includes a number of modifications over previous versions, including greater capability at even lower altitudes, a more powerful fragmentation warhead, and a side-mounted infrared seeker developed in the Missile Homing Improvement Program (MHIP) to supplement the missile’s semi-active radar guidance system. These missiles work best when paired with the AEGIS radar and combat system, but can be employed independently.
DID details Raytheon’s recent US contracts related to the Standard Missile family from April 2006 onward, and also adds some budgetary and technical background that can help put them in context. New material is indicated in green type. The latest news involves rumors that Israel may become an SM-3 customer – but deploy the missiles on land…
- The Standard Missile Naval Defense Family: Budgets, Missiles, and Plans (i.e. “Continue reading…”)
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- Missiles: The Standard Missile Family (SM-1 to SM-6)
- The Standard Missile Naval Defense Family: US Contracts & Events
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- The Standard Missile Naval Defense Family: Exports & Related Key Events
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- CY 2007
- CY 2006
- CY 2005
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