Pentagon contracts boost missile interceptor output

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How did the left and right cover Pentagon contracts boost missile interceptor output?

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Is Pentagon contracts boost missile interceptor output left or right?

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Which outlets covered Pentagon contracts boost missile interceptor output?

66 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What are the new Pentagon agreements for?

The Pentagon has signed seven-year agreements with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems and Lockheed Martin to significantly increase the production of missile interceptors. These contracts aim to triple the output of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) MSE interceptors and quadruple the production of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system.

Who is involved in these agreements?

The agreements are between the Pentagon and two defence contractors: General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) and Lockheed Martin. Michael Duffey, under secretary for acquisition and sustainment at the Pentagon, has commented on the companies' response to the production needs.

What is the goal for the Patriot and THAAD systems?

The primary goal of these agreements is to substantially increase the manufacturing capacity for these missile defence systems. Specifically, the Pentagon aims to triple the production of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) MSE interceptors and quadruple the output of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system.