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Lockheed weighs new PAC-3 production plans for Ukraine and Europe
Original: Lockheed eyes fresh PAC-3 interceptor production options for Ukraine, Europe “If we were to go forward with exploring an
Lockheed Martin is exploring options to expand production of PAC-3 interceptors to support Ukraine and European stockpiles, including the possibility of manufacturing in Germany. A Lockheed executive said any German production would likely be done in partnership with Diehl, the German defense company. The talks reflect surging European demand for air defense munitions as the war in Ukraine continues.
Why now: European demand for air defense interceptors is rising sharply amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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- Lockheed eyes fresh PAC-3 interceptor production options for Ukraine, Europe “If we were to go forward with exploring any kind of production in Germany, we would likely do that with a company like Diehl,” a Lockheed executive said. # defense # miltodon # defence # defense_news… · defense_news@bots.defencegeeks.net
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