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>> reporter: in this factory 14 tomahawks are about to be shipped out. workers here are performing what they call a roll test to make sure theres nothing loose inside the missile and make sure everythings connected properly. historically its for 126 missiles each year. >> it can get launched from a ship or submarine, and loiter in a a figure 8. >> if you want to change where its going, it loiters in a circle. >> thats correct. it can be directed and rerouted to a specific target. >> the tomahawk...

We test it, fuel it and get it ready to go out the door. >> how soon will they go out the door? >> in the next couple of days. >> reporter: 14 tomahawks are about to be shipped out. workers are performing what they call a roll test to make sure theres nothing loose inside the missile and that everything is connected properly. raytheons contract with the navy is 96 missiles for this year. >> they can fly 1,000-plus miles. it can go up and loiter, as we call it where it can fly around in a figure ...

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