Lockheed Martin Plans New Air Defense Weapon with US, European Partners
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Lockheed Martin announced plans to develop and manufacture a new air defense weapon with US and European partners, with initial production expected within 36 months, capitalizing on Europe's rearmament boom fueled by the war in Ukraine.
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Lockheed Martin plans to develop a new air defense weapon with US and European partners, with initial production within 36 months, amidst a European rearmament boom. The Patriot system has seen increased demand since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Initial production could start within 36 months, the company said, adding that it planned to develop and manufacture the weapon with US and European industry partners.
“American and allied warfighters need a solution that is battle-tested and budget-smart,” Tim Cahill, president of Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, said in a statement at Britain’s Farnborough Airshow.
The location of the announcement underscores efforts by US defence companies to tap a European rearmament boom fuelled by Russia’s war in Ukraine, even as European governments seek to reduce dependence on American suppliers and expand local defence manufacturing.
The Patriot system has become one of the world’s most sought-after air-defence weapons since Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Initial production of the new weapon will start within 36 months.
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- What specific weapon system is being developed?
- Which European partners are involved?
- What is the estimated cost of the program?
