The US is increasing capacity in Tomahawk production

The U.S. Navy has commissioned a new production process at its China Lake facility in California to expand manufacturing capacity for Tomahawk cruise missiles, part of a broader plan to meet rising output requirements from Raytheon. The move underscores growing demand for the long-range weapon as Washington replenishes inventories drawn down by military aid to Ukraine and allied operations. Raytheon, a unit of RTX, is the prime contractor for the Tomahawk program. The capacity expansion matters for the defense supply chain, where missile production rates have lagged behind consumption. Watch for further Navy and RTX announcements on production targets and delivery timelines.