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PAC-3 Production Partnership

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP · 2026-09-20 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42

GM Defense delivered the first batch of critical PAC-3 MSE interceptor components to Lockheed Martin on August 28, 2026. The delivery occurred 22 days after the formal contract was signed on August 6, demonstrating an accelerated commercial-defense production partnership. The collaboration is intended to expand manufacturing capacity and strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base, with additional munitions projects planned.

Key facts

• GM Defense delivered the first batch of critical components for Lockheed Martin's PAC-3 MSE interceptor missile on August 28, 2026. source
• The first batch of PAC-3 MSE components was delivered 22 days after the formal contract was signed on August 6, 2026. source