Lockheed Martin to Quadruple Production of Patriot Missile MSE with New Plants
President Trump announced that leading US defense manufacturers will quadruple production of “Exquisite Class” weaponry, including Lockheed Martin’s Patriot Missile MSE, with expansion efforts starting three months earlier and new plants under construction nationwide. Executives plan to meet again in two months to update production schedules and capacity.
1. Production Agreement Secured
President Donald Trump said he met with CEOs of major defense manufacturers and secured agreement to quadruple production of “Exquisite Class” weaponry, specifically citing Lockheed Martin’s Patriot Missile MSE. The companies agreed to reach the highest possible output levels rapidly, with expansion efforts having begun three months prior to the announcement.
2. Infrastructure Expansion and Next Steps
New manufacturing plants are under construction in multiple states following competitive bids, and executives will reconvene in two months to review progress and refine production schedules. While Pentagon stockpiles of medium and upper-grade munitions remain substantial, the accelerated build-up aims to replenish systems strained by ongoing conflicts.