ESSM Block 2 - Defence Industry Europe

U.S. Navy says ESSM Block 2 deliveries reach 1,000 for 12-nation NATO SeaSparrow Consortium

Norway completes first ESSM Block 2 firing from frigate Otto Sverdrup, testing Aegis integration ahead of operational approval

October 2, 2026

ST Engineering iDirect’s Belgian manufacturing centre selected for NATO ESSM Block 2 missile programme support

February 25, 2026

Raytheon delivers 500th ESSM Block 2 missile to U.S. Navy, plans to boost production by 2026

October 1, 2025

Raytheon secures $250 million contract with Japan for ESSM Block 2 missile production

June 24, 2025

Denmark to acquires additional ESSM Block 2 missiles to strengthen naval air defence

The Danish Ministry of Defence has announced the acquisition of additional Evolved Sea Sparrow (ESSM) Block 2 air defence missiles for the Royal Danish Navy’s frigates.

May 19, 2025

Raytheon secures USD 525 million contract from U.S. Navy for ESSM Block 2 missiles

Raytheon, a business under RTX, has been awarded a USD 525 million contract by the U.S. Navy to produce ESSM Block 2 missiles and spares.

September 30, 2024