Raytheon has delivered the 1,000th ESSM Block 2 air defense missile, just 16 months after the 500th delivery. Accelerated production: 2025: 350+ missiles delivered Current: ~45/month (540/year) Target: 65/month (780/year) within 3 years The Mach 4+ missile has a range of ~50 km, active radar guidance and can be packed in four Mk 41 VLS cells. An $833 million production contract was awarded in April 2026, with deliveries through 2030.

Raytheon has delivered the 1,000th ESSM Block 2 air defense missile, just 16 months after the 500th delivery. Accelerated production: 2025: 350+ missiles delivered Current: ~45/month (540/year) Target: 65/month (780/year) within 3 years The Mach 4+ missile has a range of ~50 km, active radar guidance and can be packed in four Mk 41 VLS cells. An $833 million production contract was awarded in April 2026, with deliveries through 2030.