US Awards Multi-Billion Dollar Patriot Missile Contract to Lockheed Martin
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The United States military has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract valued between $58.6 billion and $59 billion for the production of Patriot missiles. The agreement spans seven years, with one report noting that it will run through the end of 2032.
The deal is intended to replenish munitions stockpiles that have been depleted by conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.
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- Framed the contract as a necessary measure to address stockpile depletion caused by war.
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- Framed the agreement as one of the largest ammunition contracts in recent years, driven by global instability.
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