US EditionPentagon, Lockheed Martin Agree to $4.7 Billion PAC-3 Interceptor Deal
The deal follows rising demand for interceptors that can counter ballistic and hypersonic threats, with more than 1,000 missiles expected under the contract.
- On Friday, April 10, 2026, the United States awarded Lockheed Martin a $4.8 billion contract to produce PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defense system through June 30, 2030.
- Growing demand for these interceptors stems from their critical role in Ukraine, where they counter Russian Iskander-M ballistic missiles and Kinzhal air-launched systems, forcing the Pentagon to secure long-term supply agreements.
- Approximately $265 million of the funding comes from the Army's fiscal year 2026 budget, with $4.49 billion allocated through Foreign Military Sales to support production of over 1,000 interceptors for international customers.
- Lockheed aims to "deliver record numbers of combat-proven interceptors for American and allied forces this year," scaling manufacturing capacity to meet increased global defense demand.
- Scrutiny regarding cost efficiency persists, as the $4 million price tag of a PAC-3 contrasts sharply with the $35,000 cost of Iranian Shahed drones, highlighting a substantial cost exchange gap.
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