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Launch of Tomahawk cruise missile from a naval ship against a backdrop of smoke and clouds

Washington launches unprecedented Tomahawk production: $23 billion contract and air defense shortage

Politics 08/18/2026, 03:50
🇺🇸 The Pentagon and RTX have signed a $23 billion contract to accelerate Tomahawk missile production. Acting Navy Secretary Hun Cao called the pace "unprecedented." 📉 CSIS: Patriot and THAAD stockpiles have halved due to the conflict with Iran. ⚖️ President Trump requested explanations regarding ammunition shortages, although officials deny stockpile depletion. 🚀 Tomahawk range is over 1,600 km. The contract aims to strengthen the Navy and allies.
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Launch of SM-3 missile from Aegis launcher in field conditions, illustrating increased weapons production by Boeing and RTX for the Pentagon

Pentagon shifts to 'war footing': Boeing and RTX ramp up SM-3 missile production for Aegis amid stockpile depletion

Politics 08/15/2026, 00:05
🇺🇸 The Pentagon has signed urgent contracts with Boeing and RTX to ramp up production of SM-3 missiles for the Aegis system. 🚀 Reason: During the conflict with Iran, the U.S. lost nearly 80% of its interceptor stockpiles. ⚡️ Michael Duffy announced shifting the industry to a 'war footing'. 📉 Domestic political crisis: Trump clashed with Hegseth over the concealment of real data on ammunition shortages. #USA #Pentagon #Boeing #RTX #Aegis #Military #Defense
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