US Army resumes PAC-2 GEM-T Patriot missile production after 30-year hiatus

The US Army has placed its first order for PAC-2 GEM-T missiles in three decades to address critical inventory depletion caused by high operational usage in the Middle East and global demand. The move highlights severe supply chain strain and the necessity of replenishing munitions stockpiles amid ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Levant. It remains uncertain how quickly production can scale to meet the multi-theater requirements.