Lockheed wins $5.2 billion contract for Patriot PAC 3 missiles
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $5.2 billion contract to supply the US Army with Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missiles.
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has not said how many missiles will be delivered under the contract.
However, he said work on the deal will be done at Lockheed facilities in Alabama, Florida, New York and nine other states, confirming that the production of these weapons is also, if not primarily, a matter of petty politics.
Deliveries will continue until 2027.
In October 2022, Lockheed announced the opening of a new plant in Arkansas to increase production of PAC-3 missiles by 500 units per year.
Defense against advanced threats
The Patriot, or Phased Array Tracking to Intercept of Target, is the primary air and missile defense system of the United States Army and has also been widely exported and used in various theaters of war.
It is designed to neutralize tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and advanced aircraft.
Over the years, the weapon has undergone upgrades necessary to address modern threats, paving the way for the PAC-3 iteration.
Featuring an almost total redesign of the system, the new variant boasts advanced hit-to-kill technology, which allows the missile to destroy targets by hitting them directly. The range has been increased to 120 km.
Additionally, it is equipped with Boeing's Ka-band millimeter wave seeker, which enables precise target detection, identification, tracking and engagement support.
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