The U.S. Department of Defense has finalized a significant contract with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to enhance missile defense production, including the Patriot PAC-3 and THAAD systems. The deal aims to triple Patriot and quadruple THAAD production, with Lockheed receiving over $58 billion for a seven-year agreement to produce interceptors. Northrop’s share exceeds $3 billion. The initiative responds to increased military demands amid ongoing conflicts, particularly in Ukraine, which is facing a shortage of interceptors.
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Pentagon increases production of Patriot and THAAD interceptors due to stockpile strain
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