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Pentagon Boosts Missile Defense Output | San Antonio News
The Pentagon is accelerating missile defense production by teaming up with Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin on multi-billion-dollar deals to massively scale up PAC-3 MSE and THAAD systems. A $2 billion contract targets rocket motors and ignition tech, while another $1 billion ensures faster, higher-volume THAAD part deliveries over seven years. Northrop Grumman plans to triple its solid rocket motor output by 2027, enabling the U.S. Army to shift from 600 to thousands of PAC-3 missiles annually — crucial for both U.S. and allied forces amid rising global threats. This push underscores a…
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