Raytheon Tasked To Supply MDA With Backup Multiple Kill Vehicle Design

BOSTON —

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) again is using a second contractor as a backup on a key program just in case the initial approach falters. In this case

MDA has turned

to Raytheon Co. to provide an alternative concept for the design of a

missile interceptor that takes a shotgun approach to destroying ballistic missiles.