Magellan Aerospace to Supply Missile Fin Assemblies to Raytheon Missiles & Defense

January 19, 2021

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Raytheon Missiles & Defense (“Raytheon”) has awarded Magellan Aerospace Corporation (“Magellan”) a contract for the supply of complex missile fin components. These heat-tolerant surface control assemblies will be manufactured at Magellan’s facility in Middletown, Ohio, USA with deliveries in 2020 through 2024. The value of this agreement is approximately $61.4 million.

Magellan has participated in the Standard Missile program for more than 20 years, supplying dorsal fins for various configurations, including the SM-3 and SM-6.  These defensive missiles provide area defense to the U.S. Military against theater ballistic missiles, aircraft and cruise missiles.

Magellan Aerospace, Middletown is a Centre of Excellence for high temperature, vacuum brazed honeycomb structures.

Source : Magellan Aerospace Corporation