Pentagon Partners with Lockheed and Northrop to Boost Missile Production
The Department of Defense has initiated significant production expansions for PAC-3 and THAAD interceptors, driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East and depleting U.S. munitions. This initiative involves critical partnerships with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, with a total potential value exceeding **$58.6 billion**, contingent on Congress's approval of the FY 2028 defense budget.