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World · 17 August 2026

Raytheon's $22.9B deal: US boosts Tomahawk missile output by 1,500%

Raytheon's $22.9B deal: US boosts Tomahawk missile output by 1,500%

The seven-year deal aims to lift production of the sea-launched weapon from 60 units annually to over 1,000 missiles. Stocks are currently low after the military sent arms to allies and used precision-guided weapons during the Iran war. President Donald Trump’s administration is brokering these long-term agreements to encourage companies to invest in new manufacturing facilities.

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