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Lockheed Receives $1.8B Contract to Build PAC-3 Missiles for Army, Foreign Military Clients


Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has landed a potential $1.8B contract to produce and deliver missile interceptor systems to the U.S. Army and foreign military sales customers.

The company said Friday it will supply Patriot Advanced Capability-3 and PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors along with launcher modification and related kits.

Jay Pitman, vice president of PAC-3 programs at Lockheed’s missiles and fire control business, said the two weapons are designed to help military clients address security threats with the use of hit-to-kill technology.

The interceptors work to counter incoming aircraft, cruise and tactical ballistic missile threats.

GermanyKuwaitJapanQatar, South Korea, Saudi ArabiaTaiwanthe NetherlandsUnited Arab EmiratesPoland, Sweden and Romania have ordered PAC-3 and PAC-3 MSE as part of missile defense modernization efforts.

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