Martinrea and Raytheon Partner to Accelerate Tomahawk Missile Production
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TORONTO, Nov. 11, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Martinrea International Inc., a diversified and global automotive supplier, has announced a new working relationship with Raytheon, an RTX business, to accelerate the production of Tomahawk® cruise missiles. This collaboration aims to strengthen manufacturing performance and support long-term growth in the defense industry.
TruNorth Aerospace & Defense USA, a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Martinrea International, will work alongside Raytheon’s manufacturing operations teams to apply proven lean principles, processes, and tools. The initial engagement began in the summer of 2026, with TruNorth applying its lean manufacturing methodology within Raytheon’s operations. Early results from this work led to a broader engagement focused on embedding lean principles and operating efficiencies more deeply across Raytheon’s manufacturing organization.
TruNorth will streamline manufacturing flow, line design, and production processes to increase efficiencies and shorten production lead time. This will strengthen daily work practices and workforce development, helping Raytheon continue to scale production to meet the needs of the U.S. Department of War. The collaboration supports a broader focus on strengthening manufacturing readiness and developing the people, processes, and operating systems required to respond to changing production needs.
Martinrea International Inc. operates in 53 locations, including Canada, the United States, Mexico, Germany, Slovakia, Spain, South Africa, and Japan. The company’s vision is to make lives better by being the best supplier it can in the products it makes and the services it provides.
This partnership marks an important step for Martinrea into the defense space, with the potential to build the manufacturing strength needed to respond to the evolving needs of the industry. Over time, Martinrea sees opportunities to become a direct manufacturing supplier to leading aerospace and defense companies.