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Pentagon Boosts Patriot Missile Production Amid Ukraine Crisis

1/9/2026

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The Pentagon finalized a seven-year contract with Lockheed Martin to raise Patriot missile production from 600 to 2,000 per year.
The agreement addresses munitions shortages and production delays.
The advanced Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) variant will be prioritized.
The deal aligns with Ukraine's ongoing requests for more defense support against Russian attacks.

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The Pentagon finalized a seven-year contract with Lockheed Martin to raise Patriot missile production from 600 to 2,000 per year.
The agreement addresses munitions shortages and production delays.
The advanced Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) variant will be prioritized.
The deal aligns with Ukraine's ongoing requests for more defense support against Russian attacks.