THAAD interceptors
Coverage of THAAD interceptors in the Nexus archive.
- Trump to address defense technology gathering as the Iran war has reduced US weapon stocks
President Donald Trump is addressing a defense technology summit in Pennsylvania, organized by Sen. David McCormick, to discuss investments in battlefield technology amid reduced U.S. weapon stocks due to the war in Iran. Attendees include defense officials, corporate leaders, and investors, with companies like ZeroEyes and Gecko Robotics announcing new investments in AI and robotics for defense.
- Behind Lockheed subsidiary’s payments for new White House helipad
President Donald Trump's new White House helipad is being funded by Lockheed Martin subsidiary Sikorsky, which developed the new Marine One helicopters that cannot land on the South Lawn due to exhaust damage. The Trump administration has sought solutions for the issue, and Lockheed Martin recently secured multiple major defense contracts.
- Trump meets munitions makers amid push to replenish weapons stockpiles
U.S. President Donald Trump met with defense contractors to address depleted military stockpiles, emphasizing increased production of weapons like Patriot and THAAD interceptors. The meeting initially criticized industry progress but shifted to cooperation, with agreements to boost output through companies such as Lockheed Martin and RTX Corp.
- US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, new analysis finds
A new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) reveals that U.S. military contractors need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of key weapons systems like Tomahawk cruise missiles, Patriot, and THAAD interceptors used in the Iran war. The report highlights a 'window of vulnerability' for potential conflicts in the Western Pacific, particularly with China, despite a historic $1.5 trillion 2027 defense budget proposal by the Trump administration.