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Bombs - Smart | Contracts - Modifications | Raytheon | USA

$18.5M to Raytheon for 140 Enhanced Paveway Bunker Buster Kits

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GBU-28 Bomb Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, AZ received an $18.5 million firm fixed price contract modification for 140 Guided Bomb Unit-28C/B guidance control units and tail kits (production Lot 2). The GBU-28C/B Enhanced Paveway IU adds GPS/INS guidance and laser designation capability to the 5,000 lb. BLU-122 “bunker buster” warhead, and is compatible with F-15E Strike Eagles and B-2A Spirit stealth bombers. Work will be complete May 2007. The Air Armament Center at Eglin Air Force Base, FL issued the contract (FA8681-05-C-0075/P00008).

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