U.S. Moves to Triple Patriot PAC-3 and Quadruple THAAD Production

The article says the U.S. Department of War signed seven-year framework agreements with General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin to expand production of Patriot PAC-3 MSE and THAAD missile interceptor components. The central goal is to triple Patriot production and quadruple THAAD production while speeding deliveries and strengthening the supply chain. The piece frames the move as a response to strained stockpiles and the need for longer-term industrial capacity. It also notes that funding still depends on annual congressional appropriations.