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MDA Developing New SM-3 Acquisition Strategy For FY ‘23

Wednesday, February 9th, 2022

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MDA Developing New SM-3 Acquisition Strategy For FY ‘23

An SM-3 Block IIA missile interceptor is launched from the USS John Paul Jones in a Feb. 2017 test called SFTM-1. (Photo: Missile Defense Agency)

A new Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Request For Information (RFI) says the agency is looking to develop a new acquisition strategy for the Standard Missile (SM)-3, with contracting set to start in early fiscal year 2023. The notice, published Feb. 8 said MDA is conducting market research “to determine interest and capability for sources to fulfill the requirements of the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Program.” The requirements cover manufacturing, production and delivery of SM-3 Block IB and IIA All-Up-Rounds, research and…

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