Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided-2 Missile
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 236
- Short name
- TOW-2
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 23
- Contract obligations
- $496,837,256 Since fiscal year 2007
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $4,156,759 |
| FY2025 | $20,991,960 |
| FY2024 | $4,520,924 |
| FY2023 | $5,462,849 |
| FY2015 | -$37,927 |
| FY2014 | $784,217 |
| FY2013 | $159,051 |
| FY2012 | $13,438 |
| FY2011 | $4,837,060 |
| FY2010 | $67,769,939 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raytheon Company | $456,681,392 | |
| 2 | Raytheon Company | $17,656,141 | |
| 3 | Raytheon Company | $17,476,350 | |
| 4 | Raytheon Company | $2,405,562 | |
| 5 | Lee Precision Machine Shop Inc. | $746,290 | |
| 6 | Lektron Inc. | $613,333 | |
| 7 | Ridge Instruments Co Inc. | $416,210 | |
| 8 | Klune Industries, Inc. | $407,232 | |
| 9 | Advanced Composites, Inc. | $123,309 | |
| 10 | Spectro Scientific, Inc. | $100,396 |
10 of 19 contractors listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract awards
Show all 23
About this program
The Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided-2 (TOW-2) Missile program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) designated as Acquisition Category IC. The program encompasses the development, procurement, and sustainment of the TOW-2 missile system, which serves as a key anti-armor capability for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle System. Operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway, the program is managed by the Program Executive Office Missiles and Space.
Contract awards from 2003 to 2023 range from small purchases of $13,437 for storage cabinets to major engineering services contracts worth up to $92 million. The largest recent award is a Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract to Raytheon Company for TOW-2 Subsystem engineering services, including system refinement, maintenance, logistics management, and obsolescence redesign. Key subcontractors include Q-Tech Corp, Pioneer Circuits, FCG Inc., Perillo Industries, and General Dynamics Motion Control LLC. Other contracted items include practice warheads, protective blankets, cable assemblies, and various electronic components. The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command serves as the primary contracting authority, with a mix of Total Small Business set-asides and unrestricted competitions. Contract types vary between Firm Fixed Price and Cost Plus Fixed Fee, with performance periods typically ranging from 12 to 36 months.
Quick answers
What is TOW-2?
Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided-2 Missile (TOW-2) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Army. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has TOW-2 obligated on contracts?
23 contract awards are coded to TOW-2, and their actions have obligated $496,837,256 since fiscal year 2007.
Who are the top contractors on TOW-2?
The contractors obligated the most on TOW-2 contracts are Raytheon Company ($494,219,445 across 4 registrations), Lee Precision Machine Shop Inc. ($746,290) and Lektron Inc. ($613,333).
How much did TOW-2 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to TOW-2 obligated $20,991,960 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for TOW-2?
The latest contract award coded to TOW-2 is SPRRA225F0181, awarded to Raytheon Company on September 23, 2025.
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