Pentagon awards framework deals to triple Patriot, quadruple THAAD production

The Pentagon has signed framework agreements with Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics to significantly increase production of Patriot and THAAD interceptors, with plans to triple Patriot output and quadruple THAAD output. This marks a major industrial-base expansion driven by global demand and ongoing conflicts. The agreements signal a sustained US commitment to replenish and expand missile-defense stockpiles, with implications for defense budgets and allied procurement.