US Boosts Production of Tomahawk, AMRAAM Missiles

Raytheon to significantly increase annual output of key precision munitions for US and allies

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The US Department of War has signed five landmark agreements with Raytheon Technologies (RTX) to dramatically increase annual production of Tomahawk cruise missiles, AMRAAM air-to-air missiles, and other key precision munitions. RTX will more than double output of these critical weapons systems to meet growing global demand.

Why it matters

The production boost aims to ensure the US and its allies maintain a decisive military edge, with the Tomahawk and AMRAAM being among the most widely deployed and battle-proven precision strike weapons. This investment in domestic manufacturing capacity comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions and the need to quickly resupply munitions.

The details

Under the new agreements, RTX will increase annual production of Tomahawk missiles to over 1,000, AMRAAM missiles to at least 1,900, and Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) interceptors to more than 500. RTX will also boost production of SM-3 IIA and accelerate SM-3 IB. Many of these munitions will see their production rates double or quadruple. The company is investing heavily in capacity expansion at facilities in Arizona, Alabama, and Massachusetts to enable this surge in output.

  • The Department of War signed the five framework agreements with RTX in February 2026.
  • RTX plans to complete the increased production under these agreements over the next 7 years.

The players

Raytheon Technologies (RTX)

A major American aerospace and defense conglomerate that is one of the world's largest defense contractors.

US Department of War

The government agency responsible for the US military and national defense.

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What they’re saying

“These agreements redefine how government and industry can partner to speed the delivery of critical technologies and are a direct result of the administration's Acquisition Transformation Strategy and commitment to deliver the best technologies faster.”

— Chris Calio, CEO and Chairman, Raytheon Technologies (Raytheon press release)

What’s next

The increased production of Tomahawk, AMRAAM, and other missiles under these agreements is expected to be completed over the next 7 years, with the first deliveries of the expanded output arriving in the coming years to bolster US and allied military capabilities.

The takeaway

This major production boost for some of the US military's most advanced and widely-used precision munitions underscores the heightened global security environment and the need to rapidly expand domestic manufacturing capacity to ensure America and its allies maintain a decisive technological and firepower advantage.