# L3Harris and Navy Expand Tomahawk Production Partnership

L3Harris Technologies and the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) at China Lake have entered a multi-year partnership to increase production capacity for critical missile components, including those for the Tomahawk cruise missile. This collaboration supports the U.S. Navy's strategic initiative to accelerate munitions manufacturing and strengthen supply chains amid heightened national security demands. The partnership complements a recent **$22.9 billion** contract awarded to Raytheon Technologies by the Department of the Navy to expedite Tomahawk missile production. Additionally, Aerojet Rocketdyne maintains a ten-year agreement with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division to boost production of solid rocket motors, further enhancing missile propulsion capabilities.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should note the significant investment and multi-year commitments aimed at expanding missile manufacturing capacity, signaling sustained demand for propulsion and missile component suppliers.
- The partnership highlights opportunities for contractors specializing in missile systems, propulsion technologies, and supply chain resilience to engage with Navy acquisition programs.
- Organizations should consider the strategic importance of China Lake, California, and Indian Head, Maryland, as key production hubs for missile components and propulsion systems.
- This development indicates a broader Department of War focus on accelerating munitions production, which may influence future contract solicitations and procurement planning in defense manufacturing.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD)
- Department of the Navy
- Department of War (DoW)
- Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD)

### Vendors
- L3Harris Technologies (prime contractor)
- Raytheon Technologies (RTX) (prime contractor)
- Aerojet Rocketdyne (subsidiary of L3Harris)

### Key Quotes
> L3Harris is committed to continuing high-quality propulsion production to support both ongoing military operations and future combat needs.
> — Scott Alexander, President, Propulsion Systems, Missile Solutions, L3Harris

> This landmark $22.9 billion investment accelerates the delivery of Tomahawk missiles to our warfighters at unprecedented speed.
> — Hung Cao, Acting Secretary of the Navy

### Sources
- [L3Harris and Naval Air Warfare Center Sign Multi-Year Tomahawk Pact – Securities.io](https://www.securities.io/l3harris-and-naval-air-warfare-center-sign-multi-year-tomahawk-pact) - Securities.io