Pentagon signs seven-year missile production deals with Lockheed, General Dynamics

The US Pentagon has signed seven-year agreements with General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin to increase production of critical components for THAAD and Patriot PAC-3 MSE interceptors, aiming to accelerate delivery schedules. This reflects sustained demand for US missile defense systems amid Middle East conflicts and broader missile threats. The long-term contracts signal a strategic commitment to expanding missile production capacity.