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Standoff Land Attack Missile Expanded Response (SLAM ER) is a combat-proven, all-weather, over-the-horizon, precision-strike missile.
Standoff Land Attack Missile Expanded Response (SLAM ER) is a combat-proven, all-weather, over-the-horizon, precision-strike missile. Boeing picture.

Boeing Awarded $3.1 Billion in U.S. Navy Contracts for Cruise Missile Systems

The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a combined $3.1 billion in contracts for Harpoon and Standoff Land Attack Missile Expanded Response (SLAM ER) weapon systems in support of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) on May 13, 2020.

Martin Manaranche 14 May 2020

Boeing presse release

“We are pleased to continue our long legacy of partnering with the Navy to build weapons that defend America and its international partners,”

“These awards will not only extend production of the Harpoon program through 2026, they will also restart the production line for SLAM ER and ensure deliveries through 2028.”

Cindy Gruensfelder, vice president, Boeing Weapons.

Boeing last delivered the SLAM ER weapon system in 2008. In October 2019, Boeing began construction on a new 35,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility to support increased production for the Harpoon and SLAM ER programs. Construction is expected to be complete in 2021.

Naval News comments

The contract provides non-recurring engineering associated with the Stand-off Land Attack Missile – Expanded Response (SLAM ER) obsolescence redesign effort as well as the production and delivery of 650 SLAM ER missiles in support of the government of Saudi Arabia. Work is expected to be complete by December 2028.

Harpoon Block II features an autonomous, all-weather, over-the-horizon strike capability and is an ideal weapon for both anti-ship and land-strike missions. These versatile weapons can be launched from aircraft, ships, submarines or by mobile coastal defense vehicles. (Boeing illustration)

It will also procures and delivers 467 Harpoon full rate production Lot 91 Block II missiles and support equipment for various Foreign Military Sales customers:

  • Four Block II missiles and support equipment for the government of Brazil,
  • Eight Block II missiles and support equipment for the government of Thailand,
  • 53 Block II missiles and support equipment for the government of Qatar,
  • 402 Block II missiles and support equipment for the government of Saudi Arabia,
  • Support equipment for the governments of Japan, the Netherlands, India and Korea.

Work is expected to be complete by December 2026.

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Martin Manaranche is based in Brittany, France. He is currently studying International Relations at Lyon III university. Martin conducted an internship at the French Navy's Ecole Navale in Brest and is therefore particularly fond of naval defense issues.
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