US signs 7-year deals to boost THAAD & Patriot missile production
The US Pentagon has signed seven-year contracts with Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics to accelerate the production of THAAD and Patriot missile components. These agreements aim to bolster the US missile defense industrial base and replenish stockpiles amid rising global demand.
Why it matters
Strengthening the defense supply chain is a strategic priority for the US as it navigates ongoing geopolitical conflicts and seeks to maintain military readiness.
The Pentagon said on Monday that it had secured seven-year agreements with Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) to increase missile production.The agreements are aimed at boosting production quantities and accelerating delivery schedules for critical missile subcomponents supporting the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) and Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptor programmes, the Pentagon said.Focus on critical missile componentsThe Pentagon said the agreements with the two defence companies were designed to strengthen the supply chain…
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