US Navy Awards Contract to RTX Raytheon for Harpoon Weapon Service Life Extension Programme

The US Navy is advancing the Harpoon Weapon Service (HWS) Service Life Extension Programme (SLEP) by awarding a contract to RTX Raytheon. This five-year agreement aims to modernize the Harpoon inventory and missiles used by foreign operators, addressing obsolescence. The enhancements will focus on bolstering anti-ship and land attack capabilities by integrating advanced sensors and technologies for future combat scenarios.