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Raytheon AMRAAM missile production contract

Overview

The Pentagon has awarded Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX, a multiyear contract valued at up to $20.7 billion to accelerate the production of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles. Formally awarded on September 25, 2026, the five-year agreement is part of the ‘Arsenal of Freedom’ initiative intended to expand U.S. munitions manufacturing and replenish stockpiles. The contract involves the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, and international partners through the Foreign Military Sales program, with a goal to increase annual production to at least 1,900 missiles.

The contract is structured as an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) agreement running through January 31, 2028. This structure means the $20.7 billion figure represents a maximum ceiling rather than a guaranteed upfront payment. The U.S. Air Force acts as the executive agent for various customers, including the U.S. Army and 37 foreign military sales customers. The initial task order for AMRAAM production is valued at $1.15 billion. While the deal provides long-term visibility for manufacturing investments, industry executives noted that Congress has not yet appropriated the full funding required to support the entire multiyear commitment.

Entities

U.S. Air Force · U.S. Navy · Lockheed Martin · Raytheon · Amentum Technology

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 22 SOURCES] The US Navy awarded RTX a contract worth up to $24.4 billion for Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) production.
[● 22 SOURCES] The contract spans five years with two additional option years.
[● 14 SOURCES] The SM-6 missile is used for anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare, and missile defense.
[● 9 SOURCES] The contract aims to replenish munitions stockpiles following expenditures during the conflict with Iran.
[● 7 SOURCES] Raytheon is investing in operations, facilities, and automation to increase production capacity.
[● 4 SOURCES] The SM-6 agreement is part of a broader effort to increase munitions production alongside a recent Tomahawk weapon-system award.
[● 3 SOURCES] Raytheon also received a multiyear contract worth up to $20.7 billion for AMRAAM air-to-air missiles.
[● 2 SOURCES] The AMRAAM contract aims to nearly double production output in 2025 compared to 2024.

Timeline

26 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Raytheon awarded potential $20.7B AMRAAM missile contract
Raytheon received a potential $20.7 billion IDIQ contract from the U.S. Air Force to develop, produce, and sustain the AMRAAM air-to-air missile system through 2028.
28 days ago

[BUSINESS] 29 sources
Raytheon awarded $20.7 billion Pentagon contract for AMRAAM missiles
The Pentagon awarded Raytheon a contract worth up to $20.7 billion to boost AMRAAM missile production to at least 1,900 units annually, supporting U.S. and allied air defense capabilities.

Sources

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