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US Awards Raytheon USD 20.7 Billion AMRAAM Missile Contract to Boost Production
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News18•29-09-2026, 13:15
US Awards Raytheon USD 20.7 Billion AMRAAM Missile Contract to Boost Production
- •The US Department of War awarded Raytheon a contract worth up to USD 20.7 billion for the production of AMRAAM missiles for American and allied forces, establishing a long-term framework to scale up weapons manufacturing.
- •The contract, formally awarded on September 25 and made public three days later, spans a five-year period with options for an additional two years, with the USD 20.7 billion figure representing the maximum potential value.
- •The initiative is a joint investment involving the US Air Force, Navy, and international partners acquiring systems through the Foreign Military Sales program, designed to bolster domestic output of the Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM).
- •AMRAAM manufacturing rates have nearly doubled, with Raytheon's parent company, RTX, stating that 2025 production figures are approaching double the volume recorded in 2024.
- •Raytheon President Phil Jasper highlighted the company's significant investments in its workforce, supply chain, and manufacturing infrastructure to rapidly scale production capacity and meet surging demand from the US Air Force, Navy, and international partners.
Key Questions Answered
The US Department of War awarded Raytheon a contract valued at up to USD 20.7 billion for the production of AMRAAM missiles. Officials noted that this figure represents the maximum potential value over a five-year period with options for an additional two years rather than an immediate expenditure.
The joint investment and procurement initiative includes participation from the US Air Force, the Navy, and international partners acquiring systems through the Foreign Military Sales programme.
AMRAAM manufacturing rates have nearly doubled compared to earlier periods. RTX stated that production figures for 2025 approached double the volume recorded in 2024, building upon a prior accord targeting an annual output of at least 1,900 units.
