US announces $20.7 billion deal for RTX to accelerate AMRAAM production

<p>Latest contract also includes weapons for delivery to 16 allied nations. The US Department of War announced a $20.7 billion order for Raytheon’s AIM-120 AMRAAM (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile) on 28 September. The five-year contract – which also includes a further two option years – nearly doubles AMRAAM production compared to previous levels. This could…</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/2026/09/us-announces-20-7-billion-deal-for-rtx-to-accelerate-amraam-production/">US announces $20.7 billion deal for RTX to accelerate AMRAAM production</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com">FlightGlobal</a>.</p>