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Why boost production so much?

The US government wants to increase Tomahawk production from 60 to over 1,000 missiles annually. This massive boost is driven by low current stocks, ongoing conflicts, and a long-term strategy to ensure the US military has enough precision-guided weapons for future needs and to support allies.

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