AIM-9X Sidewinder Approved For Full-Rate Production Navy News Service May 19, 2004 PATUXENT RIVER, Md. -- The Naval Air Systems Command Air-to-Air Missile Program Office announced May 17 that the AIM-9X Sidewinder has been approved for Full-Rate Production. Authorization for this milestone was granted by the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, the Honorable John J. Youngon. "It's great to get approval for AIM-9X full-rate production," said Air-to-Air Missile Systems Program Manager, Capt. Scott Stewart. "Our Navy, Air Force and Allied air crews deserve weapons that allow them to dominate in air-to-air combat. AIM-9X extends their...