RTX Corporation's Raytheon business has delivered its 500th Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 to the U.S. Navy. The company announced plans to invest in infrastructure and materials to support increased production, with the goal of nearly doubling output by June 2026. The ESSM Block 2, an advanced surface-to-air missile, is designed to provide ship self-defense against a range of air and sea-surface threats. The program is managed by the NATO SEASPARROW Consortium, which includes 12 member nations and is recognized as NATO's largest cooperative weapons project.
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