Pentagon moves to triple Patriot, quadruple THAAD interceptor production

The Pentagon has signed framework agreements with Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin to triple Patriot and quadruple THAAD interceptor production, aiming to replenish strained U.S. missile inventories due to increased demand from conflicts in Iran and Ukraine. The initiative involves direct collaboration with component suppliers to enhance production capacity and supply chain resilience.