Department of War and Honeywell Aerospace Forge Agreement to Surge Production of Critical Munitions Technology

March 25, 2026 |

The Department of War, in partnership with Honeywell Aerospace, today announced a framework agreement to surge production of critical components for America's munitions stockpile, including navigation systems, Honeywell Assure™ actuators, and electronic warfare solutions.  By providing a long-term, stable demand for critical munitions, the Department has unlocked a $500 million multi-year investment from Honeywell Aerospace to modernize and expand its manufacturing capacity, marking a key victory for the defense industrial base that directly answers President Trump and Secretary Hegseth's call to build a resilient and enduring Arsenal of Freedom.

This agreement is a direct outcome of the Department's Acquisition Transformation Strategy, which empowers direct engagement with key suppliers to ensure production capacity increases across the entire supply chain, not just at the prime contractor level. The result is a more robust and responsive industrial base, capable of equipping the American warfighter at the speed and scale necessary to deter and defeat any adversary.

Through this agreement, Honeywell Aerospace will accelerate the delivery of components that form the technological backbone of America's military advantage. Production will be ramped up for the navigation systems that guide precision munitions, the high-performance actuators that give our missiles their critical maneuverability, and the advanced electronic warfare solutions that dominate the battlefield.

"Our strategy is to provide the long-term demand signals that unlock private investment, and this half-billion-dollar commitment from Honeywell Aerospace demonstrates we are succeeding," said Michael Duffey, Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment. "Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Hegseth, we are building the deep and dominant Arsenal of Freedom our nation requires by ensuring our entire industrial base can deliver at speed and scale."

This agreement was made possible through close collaboration across the defense enterprise. The Department's Munitions Acceleration Council is working in concert with industry leaders, including prime contractors Lockheed Martin and RTX, to ensure demand signals flow down to critical suppliers like Honeywell Aerospace, enabling this landmark investment in the nation's security.