Boeing Bolsters SM-3 Production Under New Seven-Year Framework Agreements

Boeing has signed new seven-year agreements with the US Department of Defense and Raytheon to boost production of critical hardware for the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3). The framework deals will increase output of avionics and ejector assemblies, which support precise intercepts of missile threats outside Earth's atmosphere. These components are essential for the SM-3 Block IB and Block IIA variants, used in US sea-based missile defense systems both domestically and abroad.

According to Boeing, the agreements provide a 'clear demand signal' to build and deliver SM-3 interceptors at required levels to counter threats. This move supports the administration's focus on strengthening the Arsenal of Freedom and aligns with the DoW's Acquisition Transformation Strategy to accelerate delivery of key capabilities to service members.

Boeing will ramp up production ahead of contract negotiations for a multi-year award under the frameworks. The effort also builds on Boeing's existing agreement with the DoW and Lockheed Martin to increase production of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) seekers.