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Pentagon Boosts PAC-3 Missile Production Amid Ukraine Crisis

1/6/2026

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The Pentagon finalized a seven-year contract with Lockheed Martin to raise annual PAC-3 missile production from 600 to 2,000 units, addressing munitions shortages.
Michael Duffey, the Pentagon’s undersecretary for acquisition, emphasized a shift toward rapid munitions production.
The PAC-3 missiles are crucial for air defense, especially for Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing conflict.
The contract’s value is undisclosed; Lockheed previously secured a $9.8 billion deal for similar production through 2026.

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The Pentagon finalized a seven-year contract with Lockheed Martin to raise annual PAC-3 missile production from 600 to 2,000 units, addressing munitions shortages.
Michael Duffey, the Pentagon’s undersecretary for acquisition, emphasized a shift toward rapid munitions production.
The PAC-3 missiles are crucial for air defense, especially for Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing conflict.
The contract’s value is undisclosed; Lockheed previously secured a $9.8 billion deal for similar production through 2026.