US Allocates Almost $ 9 Bln For Production Of Bombs And Missiles

• 1.10.2024, 15:48

Including those with nuclear warheads.

The US Department of Defense has signed two major contracts for the production of weapons for Ukraine, Bulgaria, Japan and other countries. The total value of the contracts is almost nine billion dollars. This was reported on the website of the US Department of Defense.

The first contract worth 6.9 billion dollars was signed with Boeing for the production of small-caliber bombs. These bombs will be sent, among other things, to Ukraine. The contract is to be completed by December 31, 2035.

The second contract worth 2.1 billion dollars was signed with Lockheed Martin for the production of Trident II D5 intercontinental ballistic missiles with new nuclear warheads. These missiles are designed to be launched from submarines.