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RTX secures $20.7B AMRAAM contract, accelerates production ramp

Sep 28, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Large, multi-year DoD award boosts revenue visibility, backlog, and potential free cash flow; historically such wins lift defense suppliers' multiples when accompanied by production ramps.

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RTX's Raytheon unit won a five-year, up to $20.7B contract to accelerate AMRAAM production under the Arsenal of Freedom. The deal strengthens revenue visibility, supports backlog growth, and signals robust demand for US air defense interceptors, with international co-production discussions potentially broadening the addressable market.

  • Five-year DoD contract for AMRAAM missiles worth up to $20.7B.
  • Annual production target at least 1,900 missiles; option years extend.
  • RTX production nearly doubled AMRAAM output in 2025 versus 2024.
  • International expansion via suppliers and potential co-production with allies.
  • AMRAAM spans 14 platforms across 44 countries with 7,000+ live fires.

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