Raytheon has clinched a $323-million contract to produce tube-launched, optically-tracked, wireless-guided (TOW) 2B top-attack missiles for the US Army.
The weapons will be used in anti-armor, anti-bunker, anti-fortification, and anti-amphibious landing missions.
They will be employed on various military armored platforms, including the High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled, Stryker, and Bradley Fighting Vehicles.
Work for the contract will be carried out in Arizona, and the missiles are expected to be delivered by September 2026.
About the TOW Missile
Raytheon’s TOW anti-tank missile utilizes a one-way radio frequency to connect its launcher to the missile.
Operators use a telescopic sight for more accurate target detection and strike.
The weapon is fitted with two warheads that explode simultaneously: one pointing straight downwards and the other slightly offset for increased hit probability.
Its 2B variant features a “flyover shoot down” top attack mode to hit targets where they are most vulnerable.
It is also equipped with a Thales dual-mode target sensor, which includes a laser profilometer and magnetic sensor.
The TOW anti-tank missile is in service with more than 40 armed forces around the world.
