Raytheon SM 2 Autopilot Test Station Contract
Raytheon has been awarded a 16.9 million U.S. Navy contract to support the SM 2 autopilot test station, strengthening long term sustainment of the Standard Missile 2 program.
The Department of Defense confirmed that Raytheon Company, based in Tucson, Arizona, received a cost plus fixed fee completion modification under an existing contract. The work supports the MK698 Autopilot Test Station used for the SM 2 All Up Round, a core surface to air missile in U.S. Navy service.
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});The contract modification falls under contract number N00024-23-C-5408 and was issued by Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington, D.C.
Scope of Work and Locations
The SM 2 autopilot test station effort will be carried out across several U.S. locations. Tucson, Arizona, will host the majority of the work at 69 percent. Additional activities will take place in Irvine, California at 16 percent, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at 4 percent, San Diego, California at 3 percent, and Phoenix, Arizona at 2 percent. The remaining work will be spread across multiple U.S. sites, each accounting for less than 1 percent.
According to Navy contract data, the work is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2029.
Funding and Program Context
Fiscal year 2025 Navy weapons procurement funds totaling 16.9 million dollars will be obligated at the time of award. These funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year, ensuring stable long term program execution.
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});The Standard Missile 2 remains a key element of U.S. and allied naval air defense. The SM 2 autopilot test station plays a critical role in verifying guidance and control performance during production, sustainment, and lifecycle support.
Strategic Importance
By investing in dedicated test infrastructure, the Navy aims to maintain reliability and readiness across its SM 2 inventory. Raytheon is the prime contractor for the Standard Missile family and continues to support testing, upgrades, and sustainment across multiple variants.
