The Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wireless-guided (TOW) weapon system delivers combat-proven, long-range precision strike. The TOW® missile features modernized propulsion, guidance and targeting enhancements to meet the demands of today’s battlefield.

Designed for extended range, improved standoff, and integration with current and future platforms, TOW provides the overmatch ground forces need against advanced armored threats.

Continuous advancement

Raytheon is continuously advancing TOW with new propulsion technology that increases speed and range, enabling rapid engagement of targets across complex terrain.

These upgrades align with the U.S. Army’s modernization priorities, including potential integration with the XM-30 Combat Vehicle program.

Precision across mission sets

Raytheon's TOW variants deliver heavy assault effects for:

  • Advanced armor
  • Fortified structures
  • Wheeled and mobile threats
  • Coastal defense or littoral operation

Ready for today. Modernized for tomorrow.

Compatible with existing launchers – including Bradley, Stryker and ITAS – TOW delivers modern capability without new infrastructure requirements. The upgrades extend system life beyond 2050, supporting long-term relevance across U.S. and allied platforms.

Global trust and multi-platform integration

With more than 725,000 systems delivered and integration across 15,000 platforms worldwide, TOW remains one of the most widely adopted antiarmor solutions supporting U.S., NATO, coalition and peacekeeping missions.

TOW: Enduring relevance for modern and future forces

Combat-proven performance

  • 60+ years of operational employment with continuous modernization
  • Thousands of successful firings in operational environments
  • Effective in contested environments

Mission flexibility

  • Family of missiles for anti armor, anti fortification, amphibious, and coastal defense missions
  • High lethality against all known main battle tanks and hardened defensive positions
  • Lowest cost-to-kill across mission sets
  • Common training and sustainment architecture reduces lifecycle cost
  • Wireless RF guidance offers improved performance over water

Platform and integration versatility

  • Launch from tripod, light vehicles, light armored platforms, amphibious craft, and heavy armor
  • Extended surveillance capability and remote firing for increased survivability

The TOW weapon system will be in service with the U.S. military beyond 2050.
The TOW weapon system will be in service with the U.S. military beyond 2050.
A TOW 2B missile is fired during an exercise at the Joint Multinational Training Command in Grafenwoehr, Germany. (Photo: U.S. Army)
A TOW 2B missile is fired during an exercise at the Joint Multinational Training Command in Grafenwoehr, Germany. (Photo: U.S. Army)
The EagleFire™ launcher is designed to bridge the capability gap between the older TOW 2 and TOW missile’s ITAS™ launcher.
The EagleFire™ launcher is designed to bridge the capability gap between the older TOW 2 and TOW missile’s ITAS™ launcher.
The TOW missile is the long-range, precision anti-armor, anti-fortification and anti-amphibious landing weapon system used throughout the world today.
The TOW missile is the long-range, precision anti-armor, anti-fortification and anti-amphibious landing weapon system used throughout the world today.
The TOW weapon system is currently deployed on more than 4,000 launch platforms – including the U.S. Army Stryker, Bradley Fighting Vehicle System and High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle.
The TOW weapon system is currently deployed on more than 4,000 launch platforms – including the U.S. Army Stryker, Bradley Fighting Vehicle System and High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle.
TOW missile fired from a tank
Designed for extended range, improved standoff, and integration with current and future platforms, TOW provides the overmatch ground forces need against advanced armored threats. (Photo: US Army)
TOW missile fired from a tank
With more than 725,000 systems delivered and integration across 15,000 platforms worldwide, TOW remains one of the most widely adopted antiarmor solutions supporting U.S., NATO, coalition and peacekeeping missions. (Photo: US Army)