SM-3 / SM-6
In ServiceNaval Missile Defense · Multiple · RTX (Raytheon)
Ship-launched ballistic missile interceptors. SM-3 Block IIA can intercept ICBMs in space. SM-6 is a multi-mission missile for air defense, anti-ship, and BMD. At $28M per SM-3 Block IIA, it's the most expensive interceptor in the US arsenal.
Total Cost
$20B
Cost Overrun
+30%
Planned Units
500
What Else Could $20B Buy?
🏫 1,333 new public schools
🏥 40 community hospitals
🎓 571,429 four-year college scholarships
🌉 67 bridge replacements