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Raytheon, based in Tucson, Arizona, employs approximately 13,000 people and adds $2.6 billion to the local economy. The company is a major defense contractor, supplying Tomahawk cruise missiles, which are often the first weapons deployed in US military operations, including those against Iran.

Over 2,300 Tomahawks have been launched in military actions, excluding the latest operations against Iran. The Pentagon has contracted Raytheon for an additional 1,000 Tomahawks at a cost of $1.3 million each. Additionally, Raytheon's AMRAAM and Patriot missile systems are crucial for air defense in the region.