US Plans To Sharply Ramp Up Tomahawk Missile Production
The US Armed Forces, seeking to replenish depleted stockpiles of high-tech weaponry, have signed a $22.9 billion contract with RTX subsidiary Raytheon aimed at sharply increasing production volumes of Tomahawk missiles. This is reported by UATV English , citing Reuters . The US is supplying large volumes of weaponry to allies while simultaneously using munitions in the conflict with Iran, raising…
The US Armed Forces are increasing production of Tomahawk missiles by signing a $22.9 billion contract with Raytheon, according to UATV English, citing Reuters. The US aims to replenish depleted stockpiles of high-tech weaponry while supplying large volumes to allies during the Iran conflict. RTX, a subsidiary of Raytheon, will deliver on this task, as stated by Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao.
The contract runs for seven years and will allow annual production of Tomahawk missiles to reach over 1,000 units, up from the current production of 60 missiles per year. Reports suggest the US has used up around 80% of its available stockpiles of a crucial air defense system, with military officials warning of dangerously low inventory levels.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth denied claims of low stockpiles, while President Trump threatened media sources over ammunition shortage reports.
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