Raytheon Wins $136 Million MK15 Weapon System Upgrades Contract
Raytheon Company has won $136 million contract for MK15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) upgrades and conversions, system overhauls and associated hardware.
The CIWS is a fast-reaction terminal defense against low- and high-flying, high-speed maneuvering anti-ship missile threats that have penetrated all other defenses. The CIWS is an integral element of the Fleet Defense In-Depth concept and the Ship Self-Defense Program.
This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $231 million. The work is expected to be completed by September 2017.
Raytheon wins $204 million contract for MK15 Phalanx weapon system from U.S
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