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Pentagon 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 is intended to expand manufacturing capacity and replenish stockpiles of the air-to-air missile, which is widely used by US and allied forces. The announcement underscores continued heavy US investment in munitions production.
Why now: The unusually large defense contract for a key air-to-air missile draws attention amid ongoing global conflicts and demand for weapons replenishment.
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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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