R2S receives $1.25 billion Tamir production contract for facility in Camden, Arkansas

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Raytheon-Rafael joint venture (RTX) was awarded a $1.25 billion direct commercial sales contract to supply Tamir surface-to-air missiles, missile kits and test equipment to Israel on Nov 21, 2025.

The companies invested $33 million to open a new production facility in East Camden, Arkansas earlier this month. The Camden site is the first U.S. all-up-round production facility for Tamir and the U.S. variant SkyHunter, supporting Israel Missile Defense Organization serial production and the U.S. Marine Corps' MRIC program.

The announcement is the first production contract for the R2S joint venture and notes Iron Dome operational history, including an operational success rate cited above 95%.

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• $1.25 billion direct commercial sales contract
• $33 million capital investment in Camden facility
• First production contract for the R2S joint venture
• U.S. all-up-round production of Tamir and SkyHunter
• Supports MRIC program and Israel serial production

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Defense industrial analyst

RTX/R2S won a $1.25 billion Tamir production contract and opened a new Camden facility to support Iron Dome/SkyHunter production.

The award is a direct commercial sale for Tamir missiles, missile kits and test equipment totaling $1.25 billion, and follows a $33 million capital investment to open the East Camden production site earlier this month. The site is described as the first U.S. all-up-round facility for Tamir and the U.S. variant SkyHunter, intended to support the Israel Missile Defense Organization's push to accelerate serial production for the Iron Dome Weapon System and the U.S. MRIC program.

Key dependencies and risks include successful ramp to serial production at the Camden plant and fulfilment of contract deliverables to the IMDO; these remain the primary operational milestones described. Monitor the Camden facility's production throughput, first deliveries against the contract, and any follow-on orders tied to the MRIC program in the near term.

Raytheon-Rafael joint venture opens new factory, ramps up air defense production

EAST CAMDEN, Ark., Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Raytheon-Rafael Protection Systems (R2S) joint venture was awarded a $1.25 billion contract to supply Israel with Tamir surface-to-air missiles. Raytheon is an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business. The direct commercial sales contract includes missiles, missile kits and test equipment.

The companies used a $33 million capital investment to establish the new facility, which opened earlier this month in East Camden, Arkansas. The facility was established to support the Israel Missile Defense Organization's (IMDO), operating within the Israeli MOD's Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), initiative to accelerate serial production of Iron Dome interceptors. The new site will produce the Tamir missiles for the Iron Dome Weapon System and its U.S. variant, SkyHunter® for the Marine Corps' Medium-Range Intercept Capability (MRIC) program.

"This is the first production contract for the R2S joint venture and a major milestone for both Raytheon and Rafael," said Jonathan Casey, R2S Chief Executive Officer. "The new Camden site is the first all-up-round production facility in the U.S. to manufacture Tamir and SkyHunter missiles."

Developed by Rafael and operational since 2011, the Iron Dome system has repeatedly proven its effectiveness in combat, intercepting thousands of threats with a success rate exceeding 95%. Raytheon and Rafael have teamed for over a decade on Iron Dome. The U.S. version of the Iron Dome Weapon System's Tamir, SkyHunter, is a short to medium-range air defense weapon designed to counter a range of threats, including cruise missiles, aircraft, rockets, artillery and mortars.

About Rafael

RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. designs, develops, manufactures and supplies a wide range of high-tech defense systems for air, land, sea, and space applications for the Israel Defense Forces and the Israeli defense establishment, as well as for customers around the world. The company offers its customers a diversified array of innovative solutions at the leading edge of global technology, from underwater systems through naval, ground, and air superiority systems to space systems. RAFAEL is one of Israel's three largest defense companies, employing over 10,000 people and numerous subcontractors and service suppliers, including in the United States.

About Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, is a leading provider of defense solutions to help the U.S. government, our allies and partners defend their national sovereignty and ensure their security. For more than 100 years, Raytheon has developed new technologies and enhanced existing capabilities in integrated air and missile defense, smart weapons, missiles, advanced sensors and radars, interceptors, space-based systems, hypersonics and missile defense across land, air, sea and space.

About RTX
RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With more than 185,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems for operational success, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2024 sales of more than $80 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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FAQ

What did RTX announce on Nov 21, 2025 regarding Tamir missiles?

RTX's R2S joint venture received a $1.25 billion contract to supply Tamir missiles, kits and test equipment to Israel.

How much was invested to open the Camden, Arkansas production facility?

The companies used a $33 million capital investment to establish the Camden facility.

What will the new East Camden facility produce for RTX (NYSE: RTX)?

The facility will produce Tamir missiles and the U.S. variant SkyHunter for Iron Dome and MRIC.

Does the Nov 21, 2025 contract affect U.S. military programs?

Yes; the Camden site will support the U.S. Marine Corps' MRIC program by producing SkyHunter missiles.

Why is the Camden site significant for R2S and RTX shareholders?

It is the first all-up-round production facility in the U.S. for Tamir and represents R2S's first production contract.

What operational performance is cited for Iron Dome in the announcement?

The announcement cites Iron Dome's operational history with an interception success rate exceeding 95%.