Raytheon to Supply Over 500 AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles to US, Allies

Raytheon Missiles & Defense has received a $264-million contract to produce 571 AIM-9X Sidewinder tactical missiles for the US and international allies.

The weapons under contract will be in the Block II all-up rounds configuration.

According to the US Department of Defense, 257 Sidewinder missiles will be handed over to the US Air Force, while 91 will be delivered to the US Navy.

The remaining 223 will be distributed to undisclosed foreign customers.