Lockheed Martin has reached a seven-year agreement with the United States Department of Defense to increase the annual production capacity of PAC-3 (Patriot Advanced Capability) interceptors from approximately 600 to 2,000 units. This increase has been driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and the need to strengthen air defense systems by the U.S. and its allies. The company supplies Patriot missiles to 16 other countries, including Sweden, Qatar, Japan, and Poland, and the system has also been delivered to Ukraine in the context of the conflict with Russia. Lockheed Martin delivered 620 Patriot missiles in 2025 and increased production by 60% in the last two years. Additionally, the company will collaborate with U.S. authorities to secure a contract under the federal budget for fiscal year 2026. In September 2025, Lockheed received a $9.8 billion contract for 1,970 Patriot missiles, the largest order for this system.
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Lockheed Martin va tripla capacitatea de producţie a rachetelor Patriot
Lockheed Martin va tripla capacitatea de producţie a rachetelor Patriot. Acestea sunt livrate către SUA și alte 16 țări, inclusiv România
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