Raytheon revives Stinger production in Europe

Raytheon brings radar-guided AMRAAM missile production to NATO

Raytheon plans to expand production of its AIM-120 AMRAAM missile through a new multinational effort with the U.S. government and several NATO allies, aiming to strengthen supply chains and speed deliveries as demand for advanced air defense weapons continues to grow. The initiative will study whether additional European manufacturers can produce key AMRAAM components. Participating NATO nations are funding the work alongside the United States, …

RTX plans to double global Stinger missile production (RTX:NYSE)

RTX said its Raytheon unit is working with European companies including Diehl Defence to double Stinger missile production in response to growing global demand.

Raytheon revives Stinger production in Europe

Raytheon, an RTX business, announced on July 7, 2026, that it is working with European companies, including Germany’s Diehl Defence, to double production of the Stinger short-range air defense missile in response to growing global demand.  Under the arrangement, Diehl Defence will produce the guidance section of the missile and source related subcomponents from across Europe.   Raytheon is also working with Dutch suppliers to produce additional …

Raytheon works with Diehl Defence and Dutch suppliers to double Stinger missile production and complete final assembly in the Netherlands

Under the cooperation, Diehl Defence will produce the guidance section, a key component of the Stinger missile. The German company will also 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. “We are laser-focused on doubling our Stinger missile production capacity,”…

RTX, NATO advance major expansion of AMRAAM® production capacity