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Why is the US ramping up Tomahawk production?

Low Severity Americas United States
Date Occurred Aug 18, 2026 21:26 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Aug 18, 2026
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Pentagon contracts defence manufacturer to increase output of cruise missiles.

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  • ID #24703
  • Type General News
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Aug 18, 2026
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