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RTX's Raytheon Division Commits to 16-Fold Tomahawk Missile Surge, Boosting Defense Sector Outlook

Araverus Team|Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:03 PM

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Feb 4, 2026 · 1:03 PM

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RTX's Raytheon division has signed five agreements with the Pentagon to significantly increase missile production, including a 16-fold increase in Tomahawk cruise missiles, following pressure from the Trump administration.

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