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On 4 February 2026 Raytheon, an RTX business, signed five up-to-seven-year framework agreements with the US Department of War to raise annual output of Tomahawk to over 1,000, AMRAAM to at least 1,900 and SM-6 to over 500, and to expand SM-3 interceptor production.

On 17 August 2026 Raytheon announced a US$22.9 billion, multi-year Navy contract to ramp Tomahawk cruise missile production to more than 1,000 a year, finalising the February framework agreement.

Take in a Big 12 college football Saturday on the University of Arizona campus.

On 28 September 2026 Raytheon announced a five-year contract with two option years worth up to US$20.7 billion to accelerate AMRAAM missile production to record levels, following the February framework for at least 1,900 a year.

Drive the Cactus Forest Loop and hike among giant saguaros; the cooler months are the best time to be out in the desert.