Lockheed Martin is opening talks with potential partners for manufacturing Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missiles in Europe to meet rising demand worldwide, Breaking Defense reported Thursday.
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Jason Reynolds, vice president and general manager of integrated air and missile defense at Lockheed Martin, announced the plan on the sidelines of the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget.
PAC-3 Production Rates
Speaking to reporters at the event, the executive said annual production has risen steadily to 300 PAC-3 missiles in recent years. The number is expected to rise to 650 missiles by 2027 and could increase further in subsequent years. Lockheed currently produces the missiles in the United States and Japan.
In May, Lockheed signed an industrial cooperation agreement with Spain‘s Ministry of Defence to expand the country’s role in the supply chain to produce the PAC-3 missile system. Under the agreement, Sener will design and develop the PAC-3 missile actuators while Oesía Tecnobit will manufacture specialized cables and harnesses.
Demand for Precision Seekers
Reynolds also shared that the U.S. Army is searching for another supplier for the PAC-3’s precision seeker. Boeing solely manufactures the missile’s seekers at its expanded facility in Huntsville, Alabama.
In a March news release, Boeing said PAC-3 seeker production reached a record high of more than 500 deliveries in 2024, and the 12-month rolling average production rate as of early 2025 was also at a record pace.
According to Paula Hartley, vice president and general manager of tactical missiles for Lockheed’s missiles and fire control unit, her company is considering expanding production in Europe of its other market offerings besides PAC-3. She said one effort involves the firm’s Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System munitions, manufacturing for which will be moved to Poland and subcomponent work will be undertaken in the United Kingdom.