ANKARA, Türkiye, July 8, 2026 – Raytheon is qualifying additional European suppliers for priority AMRAAM missile components, using ally-funded feasibility studies to expand production capacity and support deliveries for U.S. and European air defense forces.
The work is being carried out with the U.S. government and multiple NATO nations. The supplier qualification effort is planned to increase AMRAAM production capacity and strengthen the missile supply chain.
“Expanding AMRAAM production capacity is essential to meeting the urgent air defense needs of the United States and our allies,” said Michael P. Duffey, U.S. Department of War Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment. “As the world’s most advanced air-to-air missile, AMRAAM is central to maintaining our operational edge. This is the kind of practical industrial cooperation that turns Allied commitments into tangible warfighting capability, strengthens burden sharing and ensures the United States and its Allies continue to deliver capability at the speed today’s security environment demands.”
Raytheon said AMRAAM is used by more than 40 nations. The company is working with participating governments to expand industrial capacity for the missile program.
“This initiative underscores how industry and governments can work together to strengthen the transatlantic defense industrial base,” said Sam Deneke, president of Air & Space Defense Systems at Raytheon. “With allies investing in expanded capacity and the U.S. government supporting the policy framework needed to enable it, we can accelerate delivery of this proven capability to the warfighters who rely on AMRAAM every day.”
A signing ceremony recognizing the cooperation between the United States, the allies and Raytheon took place during the NATO Summit. Senior government officials attended, including Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffey and international counterparts.
Source: RTX
About Raytheon
Raytheon, a business segment of RTX Corp., is a U.S.-based defense and aerospace company headquartered in Arlington, VA. With origins dating to 1922 and its current structure formed through a 2020 merger, Raytheon develops technologies in missile systems, radar, space-based sensors and cybersecurity. The company supports government and commercial clients across the defense, intelligence, aerospace and space sectors. Raytheon operates alongside other RTX business units, including Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney. Its capabilities include guided weapons, air defense systems, satellite payloads and secure communications.
About RTX
RTX, formerly Raytheon Technologies, is a global aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems, products and services. It specializes in aircraft engines, avionics, cybersecurity solutions and defense systems, serving the aerospace, defense, intelligence and security sectors. With a history spanning more than a century, RTX combines expertise from its predecessor companies to support technological development. Headquartered in Waltham, MA, the company employs about 185,000 people worldwide. Its clients include the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Airbus and Boeing. RTX supports commercial and military programs by focusing on safety, performance and efficiency, while addressing operational challenges across multiple sectors.