Intracom Defense to supply Raytheon with electronic components for ESSM missiles

On January 10, Greek defence industry company Intracom Defense (IDE) announced that it has signed a contract with Raytheon Missiles & Defense for production of electronic components for Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2.

According to Intracom Defense, the value of the contract is USD 10.2 million.

“With this order, IDE extends its successful cooperation with Raytheon in the NATO co-operative ESSM program,” the company said.

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