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U.S. Awards $3.5B Missile Contract to Boost Defense

8/6/2025

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The U.S. has granted Raytheon a substantial $3.5 billion contract to produce AMRAAM missiles, a move that strengthens defense capabilities for 19 nations, including the UK and Ukraine. Set to be manufactured in Tucson, Arizona, this initiative aims to meet urgent defense demands and marks a significant shift in U.S. arms transfer policy, with completion anticipated by 2031.

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The U.S. has granted Raytheon a substantial $3.5 billion contract to produce AMRAAM missiles, a move that strengthens defense capabilities for 19 nations, including the UK and Ukraine. Set to be manufactured in Tucson, Arizona, this initiative aims to meet urgent defense demands and marks a significant shift in U.S. arms transfer policy, with completion anticipated by 2031.