Today, instability pockmarks the world map. The Eastern Mediterranean and the Red Sea have become more than just strategic waterways; they are a playground for Hezbollah as the group flexes its Russian-made Yakhont anti-ship missile muscles. The Gulf, a vital artery for global oil, is under the footprint of Iran’s Shahab-3 ballistic missiles. The Black Sea, traditionally a theatre of East-West posturing, is a potential testing ground for Russia’s missile prowess. Meanwhile, Taiwan confronts Chin
Raytheon Co. in Camden will receive a small portion of a new $74,807,572 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for Standard Missiles 2 and 6 engineering and technical support.
The Zumwalt-class stealth ship was meant to reshape the U.S. Navy with an ambitious 32 ship order. It was cancelled after producing just three examples.