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Supplier Base Woes Could Impact Recertifying Tomahawks, Raytheon Says

Supplier Base Woes Could Impact Recertifying Tomahawks, Raytheon Says
A Tomahawk launched off a U.S. Navy vessel. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

TUCSON, Ariz.--Halting the production of the Navy’s Tomahawks before the mid-life recertification of the cruise missiles already in the fleet could result in shortages of new parts that may be needed once the missiles come in for inspection, according to manufacturer Raytheon [RTN]. Ending production before the recertification timeframe starting around 2019 for the Block IV version of the missile could harm smaller companies that supply engines and other components and make it harder to acquire important parts, Roy Donelson,…

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