RTN1d ago

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850 Fired: The U.S. Military’s Tomahawk Crisis Is All About 1 Math Problem That Looks Impossible to Solve
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".. after several weeks of unrelenting airstrikes, the US is facing a significant strain on its Tomahawk missile stockpile due to high usage in the recent operations against Iran, now and back in June, raising concerns about inventory levels for potential, larger-scale engagements."

https://www.19fortyfive.com/2026/04/850-fired-the-u-s-militarys-tomahawk-crisis-is-all-about-1-math-problem-that-looks-impossible-to-solve/

7.4.2026

#EpicFury #Iran #Marschflugkörper #Raytheon #Tomahawk #USA

850 Fired: The U.S. Military's Tomahawk Crisis Is All About 1 Math Problem That Looks Impossible to Solve

The U.S. has fired approximately 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles at Iran during Operation Epic Fury — roughly 25% of the estimated 4,000-unit stockpile — in just five weeks of combat. Current production is approximately 90 missiles per year, with the 2026 budget requesting only 57 new units. Each Tomahawk takes up to 2 years to build due to specialized supply chains, single-source components, and solid rocket motor shortages. Raytheon is working to scale production to over 1,000 per year, but the ramp-up will take years. The alternative is cheaper — a JDAM costs $80,000 versus $3.5 million for a Tomahawk with the same explosive effect — but requires air superiority to deliver from 20 miles away instead of 1,500. China is monitoring the U.S. arsenal depletion in real time, raising concerns about an "empty rack" scenario if a Pacific conflict erupts before stockpiles are rebuilt.

19FortyFive
Ars Technica NewsMar 30
After 16 years and $8 billion, the military's new GPS software still doesn't work https://arstechni.ca/LKqv #globalpositioningsystem #militaryspace #USSpaceForce #navigation #Raytheon #Space #GNSS #GPS #rtx
After 16 years and $8 billion, the military's new GPS software still doesn't work

It's a very stressing program. We are still considering how to ensure we move forward."

Ars Technica
Voteinorout 🇺🇸Mar 22

#Raytheon’s multibillion dollar missile contracts are fueling debate over U.S. priorities, as critics question funding for defense systems while domestic programs face cuts. #Defense #Spending #Politics

He cites an $8.4 billion contract and a $267 million award for SM-3 interceptor missiles, estimating about $11.6 million per interceptor. These systems are part of U.S. and allied missile defense ... https://instagr.am/p/DWNJ9hCkT-x/

voteinorout on Instagram: "#Raytheon’s multibillion dollar missile contracts are fueling debate over U.S. priorities, as critics question funding for defense systems while domestic programs face cuts. #Defense #Spending #Politics He cites an $8.4 billion contract and a $267 million award for SM-3 interceptor missiles, estimating about $11.6 million per interceptor. These systems are part of U.S. and allied missile defense networks, including deployments tied to Israel and Gulf partners. The criticism connects this spending to broader concerns about U.S. alliances and human rights records in countries like Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, while contrasting it with domestic policy debates, including reported reductions in SNAP funding that affects millions of Americans. — $20bn/year cut from SNAP yet we can give Raytheon $8.4bn for more missiles. Follow @quadzillahikes for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson"

44 likes, 0 comments - voteinorout on March 22, 2026: "#Raytheon’s multibillion dollar missile contracts are fueling debate over U.S. priorities, as critics question funding for defense systems while domestic programs face cuts. #Defense #Spending #Politics He cites an $8.4 billion contract and a $267 million award for SM-3 interceptor missiles, estimating about $11.6 million per interceptor. These systems are part of U.S. and allied missile defense networks, including deployments tied to Israel and Gulf partners. The criticism connects this spending to broader concerns about U.S. alliances and human rights records in countries like Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, while contrasting it with domestic policy debates, including reported reductions in SNAP funding that affects millions of Americans. — $20bn/year cut from SNAP yet we can give Raytheon $8.4bn for more missiles. Follow @quadzillahikes for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson".

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GrumpyOldFartMar 22

“UK parts in missile that killed Iranian schoolgirls”

by HG in The Canary

@thecanaryuk
@UKLabour
@uk_politics
@iran
@BylineTimes

“Byline Times has linked the components used in the Tomahawk missiles which hit a girls’ school in Mibab, to two defence companies with a strong presence in the UK.

The US missiles murdered around 165 school girls on February 28 in a double-tap attack. The second missile killed sheltering survivors, two first responders, and the parent of a murdered child.”

https://www.thecanary.co/global/2026/03/21/uk-parts-in-missile/

#Press #SocialMedia #UK #IranWar #Tomahawk #Missiles #BAeSystems #Raytheon #Mibab #School #SchoolChildren #Massacre

UK parts in missile that killed Iranian schoolgirls

Around 4% of the production of the US Tactical Tomahawk programme is based in the UK — the missile that killed hundreds of Iranian children

Canary
Zone MilitaireMar 20

Washington approuve des ventes d’équipements militaires au Koweït et aux Émirats pour 16,5 milliards de dollars

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.opex360.com/2026/03/20/washington-approuve-des-ventes-dequipements-militaires-au-koweit-et-aux-emirats-pour-165-milliards-de-dollars/

SpaceNewsMar 15

Raytheon contract for protected satellite communications terminals raised by $2 billion

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/raytheon-contract-for-protected-satellite-communications-terminals-raised-by-2-billion/

GrumpyOldFartMar 10

“DID TRUMP BOMB IRANIAN SCHOOLGIRLS WITH UK-MADE WEAPONRY?”

by John McEvoy in Declassified UK

@Declassified_UK
@uk_politics
@palestine
@Palestine
@[email protected]
@iran

“Exclusive: Scottish factory helps make US Tomahawk missiles reportedly used in attack on the Minab compound in Iran, where over 100 children were killed”

#Press #Gaza #PalestinianGenocide #Zionism #SettlerColonialism #Resistance #DismantleZionism #DecolonizePalestine #GlobaliseTheIntifada #Iran #War #Trump #Israel #Raytheon #TomahawkMissile #TayyebehSchool #Minab #UK #Labour #Starmer #WarCrimes

Voteinorout 🇺🇸Mar 10
#RepThomasMassie highlights that "things are burning" and commerce is disrupted, benefiting only defense contractors like #Raytheon and #LockheedMartin. #Politics⁠
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In a recent statement, #ThomasMassie criticized the current state of affairs, pointing out that while commerce suffers, defense companies profit. He stated, "the only people that are benefiting... are folks like Raytheon and Lockheed ... https://instagr.am/p/DVsG0imEQ9p/
voteinorout on Instagram: "#RepThomasMassie highlights that "things are burning" and commerce is disrupted, benefiting only defense contractors like #Raytheon and #LockheedMartin. #Politics⁠ ⁠ In a recent statement, #ThomasMassie criticized the current state of affairs, pointing out that while commerce suffers, defense companies profit. He stated, "the only people that are benefiting... are folks like Raytheon and Lockheed Martin" due to their production of drones and anti-missile systems.⁠ ⁠ —⁠ ⁠ REPUBLICAN REP. MASSIE: “The only people benefitting from any of this are Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, people making those drones…”💰 ⁠ ⁠ The war industry bomb makers are raking in our taxpayer dollars as people die. ⁠ ⁠ #NoWarOnIran Follow @thetnholler for more.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson"

0 likes, 0 comments - voteinorout on March 9, 2026: "#RepThomasMassie highlights that "things are burning" and commerce is disrupted, benefiting only defense contractors like #Raytheon and #LockheedMartin. #Politics⁠ ⁠ In a recent statement, #ThomasMassie criticized the current state of affairs, pointing out that while commerce suffers, defense companies profit. He stated, "the only people that are benefiting... are folks like Raytheon and Lockheed Martin" due to their production of drones and anti-missile systems.⁠ ⁠ —⁠ ⁠ REPUBLICAN REP. MASSIE: “The only people benefitting from any of this are Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, people making those drones…”💰 ⁠ ⁠ The war industry bomb makers are raking in our taxpayer dollars as people die. ⁠ ⁠ #NoWarOnIran Follow @thetnholler for more.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson".

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jeffMar 9
I have no regrets over declining #Raytheon when I had first graduated with a Math degree. Fuck them. And fuck anyone who wants to profit off war and death.
Show threadPeter RileyMar 6

Qui Bono - who benefits/profits from?

https://jacobin.com/2026/03/defense-contractors-military-iran-war/

( Earlier Note: Politician Mark Wayne Mullin - now supremo at #DHS - bought #RTX (Raytheon) shares thus profiting from war on #Gaza
https://www.newsweek.com/politicians-defense-stock-profits-israel-hamas-conflict-1840327 )

#Boeing
#Capitalism
#L3Harris
#LockheedMartin #militaryindustrialcomplex #NorthropGrumman
#RTX (formerly #Raytheon )

Defense Contractors Stand to Profit Off the Iran War

In recent years, top defense contractors — backed by trillions in taxpayer dollars — have prioritized enriching shareholders over expanding production. As war spending surges, America’s biggest weapons manufacturers could funnel even more to investors.