The US Missile Defense Agency has signed a contract with Lockheed… (контракт · производство · сша)
The US Missile Defense Agency has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for over $35 billion to quadruple the production of interceptors for the THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) missile defense system, according to Pentagon data.
Consensus
- The U.S. Department of Defense signed a $35.3 billion, seven-year contract with Lockheed Martin.
- The contract aims to increase THAAD interceptor production fourfold.
- The agreement is part of a broader strategy to reform defense procurement.
- THAAD is designed to intercept targets both inside and outside the atmosphere.
- The contract implements a January framework agreement between the Pentagon and Lockheed Martin.
Points of divergence
- The production increase will raise output from 96 to 400 interceptors per year. — interfax
- This is one of the first major multi-year contracts under the new defense procurement strategy. — vedomosti
- The contract was signed to address concerns about depleted U.S. weapon reserves due to conflict with Iran. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- US Signs $35 Billion Contract to Increase THAAD Missile Production — Интерфакс
- Lockheed Martin to produce THAAD interceptors for the Pentagon at a cost of $35 billion — Ведомости
- Pentagon orders missile interceptors from Lockheed Martin for over $35 billion — Вести