Pentagon to Increase Production of Patriot, THADD Interceptor Missiles
The new agreements with defense contractors will help replace key munitions depleted during the Iran conflict.
TL;DR
- War Department announced two major framework agreements on Aug. 31.
- Agreements aim to ramp up production of Patriot and THAAD interceptor missiles.
- General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems and Lockheed Martin signed seven-year procurement contracts for missile subcomponents.
- Contracts will support U.S. military's THAAD and Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptor programs.
- The initiative aims to expand the 'Arsenal of Freedom' and counter emerging threats.