Development started in 2005, followed by testing in 2007. The missile was officially designated RIM-174A in February 2008. Initial low rate production was authorized in 2009.[23] Raytheon received a $93 million contract to begin production of the RIM-174A in September 2009.[24] The first low-rate production missile was delivered in March 2011.[25] SM-6 was approved for full-rate production in May 2013.[26] On November 27, 2013, the Standard ERAM achieved IOC (Initial Operating Capability) when it was fielded on board USS Kidd.[5]