The Pentagon announced that Raytheon had received $709 million for the production of ammunition.

The American arms manufacturer Raytheon has received a contract worth $709 million for the production of ammunition for France, Germany and other US allies. This was announced on March 6 by the Agency for Security Cooperation (DSCA).

"Raytheon Co, Tucson, Arizona, has received an indefinite contract for an amount not exceeding $708,939,863 for the production of batch No. 12 of small-sized second-generation bombs and test equipment," the publication says.

The agreement provides for the supply of military equipment to a wide range of foreign countries. In addition to France and Germany, the list of recipients includes Belgium, Canada, Finland, Italy, Norway, South Korea and Switzerland.

On March 6, US President Donald Trump announced that three months ago, the US military-industrial complex (MIC) began to increase the pace of arms production. He also announced a meeting with major American defense companies. During the event, the topics of production and supply schedules were raised.

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