
Raytheon receives $618 million contract for SM-2 missiles
Washington (UPI) Jun 19, 2017 - Raytheon Missile Systems has received a $618 million contract for procurement of the surface-to-air Standard Missile 2, according to the Department of Defense.
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Washington (UPI) Jun 19, 2017 - Raytheon Missile Systems has received a $618 million contract for procurement of the surface-to-air Standard Missile 2, according to the Department of Defense.
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