Pentagon Seeks Speed In Munitions Production Amid Global Demand
The Defense Department and Lockheed Martin have reached a framework agreement to more than triple PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement production over seven years. The company will increase production capacity to 2,000 a year, with the contract award expected as part of fiscal 2026 defense appropriations. The deal comes as the Pentagon seeks to overhaul its acquisition apparatus to prioritize speed and provide steady demand signals to industry partners. According to Breaking Defense, the agreement marks a fundamental shift in how the Pentagon collaborates with industry partners to rapidly expand munitions production.