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Raytheon awarded $60M contract for smart bomb integration using Harvard chemical solution

1 report, 1 independent Updated Fri 06:14
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What happened

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The U.S. Air Force awarded a nearly $60 million contract to Raytheon to integrate a flame-throwing chemical into a missile system. Harvard's chemistry department provided the solution for this chemical, which was needed for a long-distance, long-burning flame-throwing capability.

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Why it matters

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The contract is part of a larger defense acquisition effort that involved defense companies like Lockheed Martin. These agreements illustrate the ongoing military spending and technological advancements within the defense industry.

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Who's involved

  • RaytheonWas awarded the contract by the U.S. Air Force to integrate the chemical solution.
  • HarvardProvided the chemical solution for the flame-throwing capability.
  • United States ArmyIs involved in related defense agreements, such as establishing guidelines for Sceptre.
  • Lockheed MartinIs involved in the Arsenal of Freedom initiative alongside Raytheon.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • RaytheonSpeculative

    Raytheon might see increased revenue from the nearly $60 million contract for smart bomb integration.

  • United States ArmySpeculative

    The United States Army could see costs decrease through the establishment of guidelines for Sceptre, a precision strike round.

  • Lockheed MartinSpeculative

    Lockheed Martin could see increased investment in the Arsenal of Freedom initiative.

How it developed

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  1. Raytheon provided loitering munitions to the Army in February 2026.Sub-event
  2. Historical report detailing defense acquisitions involving Raytheon and Harvard in 2018.1 source

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