US companies accelerate production of Standard Missile's key rocket motor

US companies Raytheon and Avio USA are accelerating production of the Mk 104 dual-thrust rocket motor, a key component for Standard Missiles. A $26 million purchase order funds engineering work, aiming to expand supply chains and ensure motor availability for the Standard Missile program. This effort enhances production capacity for the SM-6 missile system, which offers versatile anti-air, anti-surface, and ballistic missile defense capabilities.