RTX’s Raytheon has announced the completion of a significant expansion of its Redstone Raytheon Missile Integration Facility in Huntsville, Alabama.
The $115 million capital investment has increased the facility’s integration and delivery capacity by over 50%, allowing the company to meet the growing demand for critical munitions and strengthen the nation’s defense posture.
According to RTX, the 26,000 square-foot expansion is expected to create new job opportunities, growing Raytheon’s footprint in the state to more than 2,200 employees.
Barbara Borgonovi, President of Naval Power at Raytheon, emphasized the importance of this expansion in delivering missiles to customers faster and demonstrating the company’s commitment to meeting urgent and long-term demands.
“This expansion marks an important step in our ability to deliver more missiles to our customers faster, and our investment here demonstrates our commitment to making that a reality,” Borgonovi said. “With this significant expansion complete, we are well-positioned to help our customers stay ahead of emerging threats and strengthen the nation’s defense posture.”
Since opening in 2012, the Redstone Raytheon facility has become a cornerstone of the company’s missile production and integration capabilities, producing nine variants of the Standard Missile family and other advanced weapon systems. The facility’s expansion is part of Raytheon’s ongoing investment in capacity growth and production acceleration.
US Representative Dale Strong praised Raytheon’s continued investment in North Alabama, highlighting the positive impact on both the local economy and the nation’s defense. He emphasized the critical role the Huntsville region plays in America’s defense industrial base and the importance of collaboration in keeping the nation safe and prepared for future challenges.
“Raytheon’s continued investment in North Alabama strengthens both our local economy and our nation’s defense,” Strong said. “This expansion will ensure our men and women in uniform have the advanced missile capabilities they need, when they need them, while supporting high-quality jobs in our community.”
In February 2026, Raytheon announced five landmark framework agreements with the US Department of War to increase production capacity and speed deliveries of critical munitions significantly. Production under these agreements will be completed at Raytheon facilities in Tucson, Arizona, Huntsville, Alabama, and Andover, Massachusetts.
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