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US awards Raytheon $22.9 billion deal to boost Tomahawk output

The U.S. military, scrambling to rebuild depleted stocks of high-tech weaponry, awarded Raytheon $22.9 billion to dramatically boost Tomahawk production.
Boeing wins first production contract for jet-powered JDAM

Boeing won the first production contract for a jet-powered guided bomb that can fly more than 300 nautical miles.
US Air Force jet engine manufacturing plagued by ‘significant challenges’

Jet engine manufacturing is plagued by production delays, quality control issues and material shortages, the U.S. Air Force said.
Indonesia orders Leonardo light fighters, eyes naval helicopters

The Indonesian Air Force is slated to get Leonardo M-346F light fighters, further diversifying an eclectic aircraft fleet.