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Patriot Missile Demand Outlook

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP · 2026-10-31 · Importance 43 · Surprise 24

The U.S. State Department approved a $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine, with funding from Canada, Germany, Norway, and the EU's Ukraine Support Loan. Ukraine's president welcomed the decision but warned that deliveries could take years, underscoring the gap between urgent demand and delivery timing. Lockheed Martin, the principal contractor, is working to triple its PAC-3 MSE capacity by the end of 2030.

Key facts

• Lockheed Martin is working to triple its PAC-3 MSE capacity by the end of 2030. source