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General Motors Is Supplying Lockheed Martin With Patriot Missile Parts
GM Defense’s rapid delivery adds a second Patriot housing supplier as the Pentagon pushes contractors to rebuild missile stocks after wartime depletion.
- Lockheed Martin announced on Thursday it received the first shipment of critical Patriot interceptor components from General Motors Defense, marking a 22-day turnaround from the August 6 contract signing.
- The Pentagon requires the U.S. to "triple or quadruple" weapons production to recoup losses from wars in Ukraine and Iran, prompting Lockheed to seek manufacturing support from the automaker.
- GM Defense delivered the PAC-3 MSE housing components on August 28, utilizing "advanced casting and machining capabilities to meet exacting defense specifications" for the interceptor system.
- To scale munitions output, Lockheed is investing between $8 billion and $9 billion, aiming to triple PAC-3 production volume by the end of next year to address international demand.
- Targeting $700 million in 2026 defense revenue, GM Defense views this partnership as a "compelling growth opportunity" to improve margins while expanding the broader defense industrial base.
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The U.S. Department of Defense is introducing civilian manufacturing facilities into its defense supply chain to supplement its insufficient weapons production capabilities. GM Defense has initiated cooperation with Lockheed Martin by supplying Patriot missile components, which is expected to serve as an opportunity for South Korean shipbuilding and battery companies to enter the U.S. defense market. Meeting the strict quality and security stand…
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