US missile defense interceptor shortage to persist until 2030; Lockheed to quadruple THAAD output

A US TV report indicates the US military's missile defense interceptor shortage will last until at least 2030, with Lockheed Martin planning to quadruple annual THAAD interceptor production from 96 to 400 units. The plan addresses a critical gap in US and allied missile defense capacity, though production ramp-up timelines and funding remain uncertain. This signals sustained pressure on defense supply chains and potential budget reallocations.