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UPDATED Aug 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Aug 17, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
War Department awards RTX contract to boost Tomahawk
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The U.S. Navy awarded Raytheon a $22.9 billion contract to accelerate Tomahawk missile production.
WHO: U.S. Navy and Raytheon (RTX)
WHAT: Awarded a $22.9 billion contract to accelerate production of the Tomahawk missile
WHEN: Reported Aug 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To accelerate production of the Tomahawk missile for long-range strike capability.
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