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Production of AEGIS Weapon System Fire Control System MK 99 equipment, AEGIS modernization equipment, and associated engineering support (Raytheon Missiles and Defense)

Department of War · Navy · Contract Announcement

posted 3 August 2026 · awarded 29 July 2026 · runs to July 2032

$271,493,519 · definitive

Summary

The Navy awarded Raytheon Missiles and Defense a contract to produce AEGIS Weapon System Fire Control System MK 99 equipment, additional AEGIS modernization hardware, and related engineering support. This purchase sustains and upgrades a core advanced combat system for U.S., Australian, and Japanese warships, highlighting its strategic importance in naval missile defense.

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