Raytheon, an RTX business, announced plans to double global Stinger missile production capacity, establishing expanded manufacturing in Europe to address historically high demand. The partnership with Diehl Defence will produce guidance sections in Germany while Dutch suppliers handle major assemblies, with final testing and completion occurring in the Netherlands. This surge aims to meet rising European demand and support NATO air defense capabilities amid escalating global defense imperatives. Tom Laliberty, president of Land & Air Defense Systems at Raytheon, stated the company is laser-focused on doubling capacity over the next five years. The move strengthens Europe’s industrial base and directly impacts defense manufacturing by increasing output of a key infantry weapon used by 24 countries.