Pentagon signs multibillion-dollar Tomahawk deal amid missile shortage concerns
Pentagon signs multibillion-dollar Tomahawk deal amid missile shortage concerns The Pentagon announced a $22.9bn contract with Raytheon on Monday to accelerate deliveries of Tomahawk missiles, amid reports that US missile stocks have been strained by the war with Iran. Acting US Navy Secretary Hung Cao said the deal would speed up deliveries “at unprecedented speed” to meet current operational…
The United States Department of Defense, specifically the Pentagon, has recently entered into a $22.9 billion agreement with Raytheon to expedite the supply of Tomahawk missiles. This announcement comes as there are growing concerns over the dwindling stock of US missiles, which have been affected by the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Acting US Navy Secretary Hung Cao stated that this deal would significantly speed up the delivery process, reaching unprecedented levels of rapidity. This is necessary to meet the current operational demands that the military is facing.
Recent analysis from the Center for Strategic and International Studies has estimated that the US stocks of Patriot and THAAD interceptors have been reduced by around half or more since the war with Iran commenced in late February. However, the Washington Post also reported that President Donald Trump had asked Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth for explanations regarding munitions shortages. Despite this, both denied that US missile stocks were running critically low.
Tomahawk missiles primarily originate from submarines and warships, and they possess a range of over 1,600 kilometers.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Pentagon inks Tomahawk deal amid reports of missile shortfall al-monitor.com
- Pentagon inks Tomahawk deal amid reports of missile shortfall freemalaysiatoday.com
