RTX's Raytheon awarded $205 million contract for continued production of the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System
RTX (NYSE: RTX) subsidiary Raytheon has secured a $205 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the continued production of the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS). The contract encompasses upgrades, conversions, overhauls, and related equipment for the defensive weapon system.
The Phalanx system, a rapid-fire, computer-controlled, radar-guided gun, serves as the Navy's last line of defense against anti-ship missiles and close-in threats. The system is currently deployed on all U.S. Navy surface combatant ships and those of 24 allied nations. The contract work will be conducted in Louisville, Kentucky, and other U.S. locations through 2029.
RTX (NYSE: RTX) società controllata Raytheon ha ottenuto un contratto da 205 milioni di dollari dalla Marina statunitense per la prosecuzione della produzione del sistema d'arma ravvicinato Phalanx (CIWS). Il contratto include aggiornamenti, conversioni, revisioni e forniture correlate per il sistema di difesa.
Il sistema Phalanx, una mitragliatrice a fuoco rapido controllata da computer e guidata da radar, rappresenta l'ultima linea di difesa della Marina contro missili antinave e minacce ravvicinate. Il sistema è attualmente impiegato su tutte le navi da combattimento di superficie della Marina degli Stati Uniti e su quelle di 24 nazioni alleate. I lavori previsti dal contratto si svolgeranno a Louisville, Kentucky, e in altri siti negli Stati Uniti fino al 2029.
La filial de RTX (NYSE: RTX), Raytheon, ha conseguido un contrato de 205 millones de dólares con la Marina de EE. UU. para continuar la producción del sistema de armas de punto cercano Phalanx (CIWS). El contrato abarca mejoras, conversiones, revisiones y equipos relacionados con el sistema de defensa.
El sistema Phalanx, un cañón de fuego rápido controlado por ordenador y guiado por radar, actúa como la última línea de defensa de la Marina frente a misiles antibuque y amenazas cercanas. El sistema está desplegado en todas las unidades de superficie de la Marina estadounidense y en las de 24 naciones aliadas. Los trabajos del contrato se realizarán en Louisville, Kentucky, y en otras ubicaciones de EE. UU. hasta 2029.
RTX (NYSE: RTX) 자회사 레이시온이 근접방어무기체계 파이랜스(CIWS)의 지속 생산을 위해 미 해군으로부터 2억 500만 달러 계약을 따냈습니다. 해당 계약은 방어무기체계의 업그레이드, 개조, 정비 및 관련 장비를 포함합니다.
파이랜스 시스템은 컴퓨터 제어·레이더 유도로 작동하는 고속 발사 화기이며, 대함미사일과 근접 위협에 대응하는 해군의 최후 방어선 역할을 합니다. 이 시스템은 현재 미 해군의 모든 수상 전투함과 24개 우방국의 함정에 배치되어 있습니다. 계약 관련 작업은 켄터키주 루이빌 및 미국 내 기타 지역에서 2029년까지 수행됩니다.
La filiale Raytheon de RTX (NYSE: RTX) a obtenu un contrat de 205 millions de dollars auprès de la Marine américaine pour la poursuite de la production du système d'arme de proximité Phalanx (CIWS). Le contrat couvre les mises à niveau, conversions, remises en état et équipements associés pour ce système de défense.
Le système Phalanx, une pièce à tir rapide contrôlée par ordinateur et guidée par radar, constitue la dernière ligne de défense de la Marine contre les missiles anti-navires et les menaces de proximité. Le système est actuellement déployé sur tous les navires de combat de surface de la Marine des États-Unis et sur ceux de 24 pays alliés. Les travaux liés au contrat seront réalisés à Louisville, Kentucky, et dans d'autres sites aux États-Unis jusqu'en 2029.
Die Tochtergesellschaft Raytheon von RTX (NYSE: RTX) hat einen 205-Millionen-Dollar-Auftrag von der US-Marine zur Fortsetzung der Produktion des Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) erhalten. Der Auftrag umfasst Modernisierungen, Umrüstungen, Überholungen und zugehörige Ausrüstungen für das Abwehrsystem.
Das Phalanx-System ist eine schnellfeuernde, computer- und radargesteuerte Kanone und dient der Marine als letzte Verteidigungslinie gegen Schiffsabwehrraketen und unmittelbare Bedrohungen. Das System ist derzeit auf allen Überwasserkampfschiffen der US-Marine sowie denen von 24 verbündeten Nationen im Einsatz. Die Arbeiten im Rahmen des Vertrags werden in Louisville, Kentucky, und weiteren Standorten in den USA bis 2029 durchgeführt.
- Secured significant $205 million U.S. Navy contract
- System proven effective in real combat situations, as demonstrated in January 2024
- Wide international adoption across 24 allied nations
- Long-term contract extending through 2029
- None.
System remains an integral part of ship self-defense for
As part of the contract, Raytheon will provide upgrades, conversions, overhauls, and related equipment.
"Phalanx is our Navy's last line of defense, expertly designed to protect our sailors from the threats they face every day," said Barbara Borgonovi, president of Naval Power at Raytheon. "Securing this contract underscores the trust the
The Phalanx weapon system is a rapid-fire, computer-controlled, radar-guided gun that can defeat anti-ship missiles and other close-in threats that may penetrate preceding layers of defense. It is installed on all
In January 2024, Phalanx was deployed by the USS Gravely to destroy a Houthi missile in the Red Sea just moments before impact, saving the lives of over 300 sailors onboard.
Work on this contract will take place in
About Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, is a leading provider of defense solutions to help the
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RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With more than 185,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems for operational success, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2024 sales of more than
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