https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/raytheon-gets-20-7-billion-contract-to-accelerate-amraam-missile-productionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/raytheon-gets-20-7-billion-contract-to-accelerate-amraam-missile-productionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/raytheon-gets-20-7-billion-contract-to-accelerate-amraam-missile-production#u100789Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:17:21 +0000The Department of War awarded Raytheon, a unit of RTX, a multi-year contract valued up to $20.7 billion to accelerate the production of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM). The agreement aims to increase output to record-setting levels to address stockpile concerns. These missiles are utilized in air-to-air jet fighter combat and the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS). The deal is described as the largest NASAMS city-defense resupply in history, specifically supporting batteries in Kyiv and Washington, D.C.Why it mattersThe U.S. is prioritizing defense mode