Pentagon inks nearly $23B Tomahawk deal amid reports of shortage
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On Monday, the Pentagon announced it has awarded a $22.9 billion contract to defense contractor Raytheon to accelerate the production and delivery of Tomahawk missiles.
According to officials, the massive procurement deal is intended to address a reported missile shortfall. Acting U.S. Navy Secretary Hung Cao stated that the contract will expedite missile deliveries to warfighters at an unprecedented speed.
The reported shortages and subsequent contract are tied to ongoing military engagements, specifically noted in connection with the war with Iran.
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Iraqi News (Baghdad, Iraq) (IQ)Explicitly connects the missile shortage to the war with Iran.
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