The US will increase the production of Tomahawk cruise missiles from the current 60 to over 1,000 units per year.
The US military has signed a seven‑year contract with Raytheon worth 22.9 billion dollars, which will enable a substantial boost in output. European Pravda reported the news, citing Reuters.
This expansion comes as the United States continues to supply large quantities of weapons to its allies while also using ammunition in the conflict with Iran. The situation has sparked concerns about the availability of air‑defence systems and precision weapons in the US.
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hun Kao said: “We have called on industry to quickly ramp up ammunition production, and RTX is meeting that challenge.” He added that the contract ensures American servicemen will continue to “have the firepower they need at their disposal.”
In a separate statement, Raytheon confirmed that the agreement will run for seven years and will allow annual Tomahawk output to exceed 1,000 units. At present, the company produces only 60 missiles per year.
Concerns about weapons stocks
Earlier reports indicated that the United States has already expended roughly 80% of the stockpiled inventory for one key air‑defence system. Military officials warned that the remaining levels are “dangerously low.”
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth rejected media claims that key missile stocks in the US armed forces are depleting. President Donald Trump responded by threatening media outlets with “long imprisonment” for publishing data on ammunition shortages in the US Army.
Source: Pravda
