Raytheon Wins Griffin Missiles Contract Worth $85 Million

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07:57 AM, January 14, 2016
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Raytheon Missile Systems has won a US Air Force contract worth $85 million for Griffin missiles and support.

Raytheon will provide Griffin A and B Block II/III missiles, including test and support equipment with engineering support, the US Department of Defense announced Wednesday.

Work is expected to be complete by Jan. 31, 2017.

Fiscal 2015 procurement funds in the amount of $27 million are being obligated for the first task order (0001) at the time of award, the statement added.

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