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US Awards RTX $20.7 Billion Missile Production Contract
Original: Department of War and RTX Accelerate Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile Production Through $20.7B Award
The US Department of War has awarded RTX a $20.7 billion contract to accelerate production of the Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). The deal significantly expands manufacturing capacity for one of the Pentagon's most widely used air-to-air weapons, drawing attention as demand for missile stockpiles continues to rise amid ongoing security commitments to Ukraine, Israel and allied air defense efforts.
Why now: The sheer scale of the $20.7 billion award and its implications for missile stockpiles and defense industry capacity are driving attention.
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- Department of War and RTX Accelerate Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile Production Through $20.7B Award · U.S. Department of War (.gov)
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