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Defence
Pentagon Grants Raytheon $22.9B Contract to Boost Tomahawk Production
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🗓 18 Aug 2026, 02:18 AM
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The U.S. Pentagon has awarded Raytheon a $22.9 billion contract to increase production of Tomahawk cruise missiles.
The Pentagon has awarded Raytheon a $22.9 billion contract aimed at expanding the production of Tomahawk cruise missiles. The deal is part of a broader U.S. effort to maintain a robust missile deterrent and support allied defense capabilities.
Under the contract, Raytheon will scale up manufacturing at its existing facilities, with the goal of meeting increased demand from U.S. forces and partner nations. The company will also invest in new production technologies to improve efficiency and reduce lead times.
While the exact timeline for ramp‑up has not been disclosed, officials say the contract will enable Raytheon to deliver additional missiles in the coming years, ensuring readiness for potential future conflicts.
The decision underscores the Pentagon’s commitment to sustaining a modern and reliable missile arsenal, and it highlights Raytheon’s role as a key defense contractor in the United States.
Under the contract, Raytheon will scale up manufacturing at its existing facilities, with the goal of meeting increased demand from U.S. forces and partner nations. The company will also invest in new production technologies to improve efficiency and reduce lead times.
While the exact timeline for ramp‑up has not been disclosed, officials say the contract will enable Raytheon to deliver additional missiles in the coming years, ensuring readiness for potential future conflicts.
The decision underscores the Pentagon’s commitment to sustaining a modern and reliable missile arsenal, and it highlights Raytheon’s role as a key defense contractor in the United States.