As a netted weapon with an all-weather tri-mode seeker, SDB II provides warfighters with advanced capability to attack moving targets. This results in a very robust weapon system compatible with a wide variety of GPS-based targeting systems that can acquire and recognize moving targets.

"SDB II is one of the first members of the next generation of network-capable weapons," said Louise Francesconi, president of Raytheon's Missile Systems business in Tucson where the contract will be executed. "Raytheon is committed to bring this capability to the warfighter as quickly as possible."

"SDB II represents a total system solution enabling airborne and ground-based warfighters to communicate with and control a sophisticated small guided bomb to engage moving targets," said Ken Pedersen, vice president of Advanced Programs. "With the rapid advances in computer and electronics capability and affordability, it is exciting how much sophistication and capability we can put in this next generation of low-cost weapons."

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