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Coverage dated September 28, 2026 to September 30, 2026

Pentagon Ramps Up Weapons Production

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Raytheon is set to increase AMRAAM production under a new multiyear agreement with the Defense Department that could be worth as much as $20.7 billion. The Pentagon says the deal is expected to nearly double missile production.

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  1. WFMZ Allentown

    RTX's Raytheon awarded $20.7 billion multi-year contract for AMRAAM under landmark production agreement (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Contract accelerates production ramp as part of Department of War's Arsenal of Freedom

  2. Wall Street Journal

    Raytheon Gets $20.7 Billion Contract to Accelerate AMRAAM Missile Production (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Wall Street Journal's feed description

    Under the five-year contract, with two option years, Raytheon said it will scale AMRAAM missile production to record levels to meet long-term demand.

  3. Military Times

    Pentagon awards Raytheon up to $20.7 billion to nearly double AMRAAM production (opens Military Times)

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    Military Times's feed description

    The Defense Department has awarded Raytheon a multiyear contract worth up to $20.7 billion to build Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles, or AMRAAMs.

  4. Breaking Defense

    Raytheon nets potential $20.7 billion AMRAAM deal (opens Breaking Defense)

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    Breaking Defense's feed description

    Separately, L3Harris announced it won a $6 billion contract from Lockheed Martin for THAAD interceptor propulsion systems.

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    Pentagon Ramps Up Weapons Production (opens Redacted)

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    Raytheon is set to increase AMRAAM production under a new multiyear agreement with the Defense Department that could be worth as much as $20.7 billion. The Pentagon says the deal is expected to nearly double missile production.

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