US signs $24.4bn contract to ramp up missile production as Iran conflict drains stockpiles
Middle East2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported51m ago
On Thursday, the US Defense Department announced a $24.4 billion contract awarded to Raytheon, a unit of RTX, to accelerate the production of SM-6 missiles. The announcement was made in Washington.
The contract is part of a US effort to replace a large amount of munitions that have been expended. According to the provided reports, the stockpiles were drained as a result of the Iran conflict.
Raytheon noted that the SM-6 missiles are combat-proven weapons, having been successfully fired from both US Navy ships and land-based launchers.
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Arab News (SA)Highlights the geopolitical conflict with Iran and depleted military stockpiles.
Free Malaysia Today (MY)Emphasizes the technical capabilities and combat-proven track record of the missiles.
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