The program, formalized during a signing ceremony at the NATO Summit, focuses on integrating new manufacturing sources across Europe to increase total output. By diversifying the industrial base, Raytheon intends to shorten lead times for the combat-proven missiles, which currently serve as a primary air superiority asset for over 40 nations.

Michael P. Duffey, U.S. Department of War Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment, noted that the project transforms allied commitments into immediate warfighting capability. Raytheon’s leadership emphasized that the initiative relies on shared investment from participating nations and a supportive policy framework from Washington. As the security environment evolves, additional countries are expected to join the collaboration to further stabilize production capacity and ensure the consistent supply of these advanced defensive assets.