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Sign InLockheed Martin has secured a $4.76 billion contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to accelerate PAC-3 MSE interceptor production through June 2030, with some reports describing the deal as an undefinitized contract. Work related to this agreement will be distributed across 15 different locations to meet the heightened demand. This production ramp-up comes at a critical time as ongoing Middle East tensions and conflicts involving Iran have significantly depleted global munitions supplies. The contract complements an existing partnership with Boeing to boost missile seeker production, primarily centered in Huntsville. Lockheed Martin has already dedicated $2 billion of its broader munitions investment specifically to this initiative. By addressing its substantial backlog amid rising geopolitical risks, the company continues to solidify its dominant position in the global defense sector.