Saudi Arabia

Lockheed Martin and Middle East Propulsion Co. have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to expand localized production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptor canisters in Saudi Arabia, extending an existing localization contract and formally recognizing MEPC as a qualified Lockheed Martin supplier. The agreement, announced in Riyadh, builds on milestones reached since 2022 and supports Saudi Arabia’s 2017 procurement of the THAAD Weapon System, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 while broadening Lockheed Martin’s global supply chain base and reinforcing its role in providing air and missile defense against ballistic-missile threats.

Lockheed Martin and MEPC sign agreement to expand local THAAD interceptor canister production in Saudi Arabia

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Lockheed Martin and Middle East Propulsion Co. have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to expand localized production of THAAD interceptor canisters in Saudi Arabia, extending an existing localization contract and formally recognizing MEPC as a qualified Lockheed Martin supplier.

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Boeing has broken ground on a 35,000-square-foot expansion of its Huntsville factory that produces the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) seeker. The expansion will enable Boeing to increase annual PAC-3 seeker production by more than 30% to meet increasing air and missile defense needs worldwide.

United States approves potential $9 billion sale of 730 PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors to Saudi Arabia

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The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement missiles and related equipment, with an estimated value of $9 billion.

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