The Department of War announced a $22.9 billion Navy contract with Raytheon, an RTX business, to accelerate Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) production, framing it as part of the Pentagon’s broader effort to rapidly expand munitions output.
The announcement comes after the Pentagon has been pressing defense contractors to expand production of critical munitions amid the demands of the Iran war and concerns over depleted inventories.
Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffey said the award is a response to that push, while Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao described it as an effort to accelerate Tomahawk deliveries at an “unprecedented speed.”
Notably, the $22.9 billion figure is the value of the contract, but the announcement does not specify how many additional Tomahawks it will ultimately produce or how quickly those missiles will be delivered.