SUA - Pentagonul a atribuit Raytheon un contract de peste 20 de miliarde de dolari pentru rachete AMRAAM pentru refacerea stocurilor - Economica.net

The Pentagon has awarded Raytheon, part of RTX, a provisional multi-year contract worth $20.7 billion to boost AMRAAM missile production. This move aims to replenish stockpiles depleted by conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. The AMRAAM missiles are crucial for air combat and are used in various defense systems, including NASAMS. This contract follows a similar $58.6 billion agreement with Lockheed Martin for Patriot missiles. Industry representatives have raised concerns about Congress not yet allocating necessary funds for full multi-year commitments, which could hinder large-scale investments. The agreement is part of the Pentagon's broader initiative to prioritize arms manufacturing over shareholder profits, with RTX aiming to double AMRAAM production by 2025.