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Raytheon, an RTX business, is working with European companies, including Diehl Defence, to double Stinger missile production in response to growing global demand. Working with Raytheon, Diehl Defence will produce the guidance section, a key component of the Stinger missile, and source related subcomponents from across Europe. Raytheon is also working with key Dutch suppliers to produce additional major Stinger assemblies. The final Stinger missile will be assembled, tested and completed in the Netherlands.

Raytheon, an RTX business, announced an important step forward in expanding global production capacity for the AMRAAM missile. Working in partnership with the U.S. government and multiple NATO nations, Raytheon is conducting a series of feasibility studies to qualify additional suppliers in Europe for priority AMRAAM components. This activity is funded by participating allies and is designed to increase production capacity, accelerate deliveries, enhance supply chain resilience and support the urgent air defense needs of both U.S. and European forces.

Raytheon, an RTX business, is developing a large-aperture telescope for the Lazuli Space Observatory, part of The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Observatory System at Schmidt Sciences. Building on its work in adaptive telescope architectures, ultra-lightweight materials and digital engineering, Raytheon will deliver the largest unobscured aperture ever launched on a commercial platform. The telescope's 3.1meter off-axis aperture-the diameter of its primary light collecting mirror-provides sharper imagery, greater sensitivity and expanded operational flexibility. The Lazuli Observatory is the first visible-light telescope made with advanced materials that stay stable and don't need time to adjust to temperature changes, ensuring accurate performance throughout its orbit. As a result, it can begin collecting high quality data rapidly, supporting both time critical observations and long duration monitoring.

Raytheon, an RTX business, was awarded a $1.1B contract from the U.S. Navy to produce AIM-9X Block II missiles to bolster U.S. military inventory and meet increased demand from allied nations. Under the contract, Raytheon will produce AIM-9X missiles along with associated hardware and software for U.S. and Foreign Military Sales customers. A majority of the work under this contract will take place in Tucson, Arizona.