What Happened
Navy Targets Major Expansion of Precision-Guided Munitions
The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $22.9 billion contract to increase production of Tomahawk cruise missiles, aiming to produce over 1,000 missiles annually. This move is part of a broader effort by the US government to expand defense industrial capacity and replenish weapons inventories. The contract follows an earlier framework agreement and supports a seven-year production ramp-up. According to the Navy, the agreement will help expand the country’s munitions industrial base and speed up the delivery of weapons needed for current and future operations, as reported by Unknown Source.