Raytheon Technologies, Inc.'s RTX business unit, Missiles and Defense, recently secured a modification contract involving the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2 guided-missile round pack (GMRP). The deal has been awarded by the Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C. It is a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) deal that will serve Egypt.Valued at $112.7 million, the contract is scheduled to be completed by December 2024. Per the terms of the agreement, Raytheon will perform Navy transition involving production efforts for RAM Block 2B and exercise options.Majority of the work related to this deal will be carried out in Tucson, AZ.Importance of RAMThe RAM guided missile weapon system is the world's most modern ship self-defense weapon that has been designed to destroy anti-ship missiles. It is currently deployed on more than 165 ships in 11 countries, ranging from 500-ton fast attack craft to 95,000-ton aircraft carriers.Its Block 2 variant represents the latest evolution in the development of the RAM missile, which makes the missile two and a half times more maneuverable, with one and a half times the effective intercept range.Raytheon’s Missile StrengthRaytheon Missiles & Defense (RMD) is a leading designer, developer, integrator producer and sustainer of integrated air and missile defense systems, with the unit serving as a prime contractor or major subcontractor on numerous missile and related programs with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).Its expertise in manufacturing combat proven missiles has been consistently boosting performance of the RMD unit. The latest contract win will bolster this unit’s performance in the coming days.Budget Aiding Growth ProspectsThe U.S. fiscal 2022 defense budget proposal provisioned $20.4 billion for investments in missile defense. This should enable Raytheon Technologies to clinch more contracts related to missile defense systems and associated services, considering the company’s proven expertise in varied missile systems. In fact, the DoD has requested investment worth $609 million for purchasing Raytheon’s long-range stand-off (LRSO) missile.Other major missile defense players like Northrop NOC, Boeing BA and Lockheed Martin LMT are also expected to benefit from the aforementioned budget provision.Price Performance and Zacks RankRaytheon Technologies, a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock, has gained 24.1% in the past year compared with the industry’s growth of 14.4%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchTime to Invest in Legal MarijuanaIf you’re looking for big gains, there couldn’t be a better time to get in on a young industry primed to skyrocket from $17.7 billion back in 2019 to an expected $73.6 billion by 2027.After a clean sweep of 6 election referendums in 5 states, pot is now legal in 36 states plus D.C. Federal legalization is expected soon and that could be a still greater bonanza for investors. Even before the latest wave of legalization, Zacks Investment Research has recommended pot stocks that have shot up as high as +285.9%You’re invited to check out Zacks’ Marijuana Moneymakers: An Investor’s Guide. It features a timely Watch List of pot stocks and ETFs with exceptional growth potential.Today, Download Marijuana Moneymakers FREE >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC): Free Stock Analysis Report The Boeing Company (BA): Free Stock Analysis Report Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT): Free Stock Analysis Report Raytheon Technologies Corporation (RTX): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research