The U.S. Department of Defense has signed a 10-year F-35 procurement framework agreement with Lockheed Martin, guaranteeing the purchase of at least 850 aircraft over the decade.
Anduril's Steel Fin interceptor and Lockheed Martin's Patriot 3 Edge program are scheduled to officially begin testing in 2027.
Lockheed Martin unveiled the next-generation Patriot interceptor, named the Patriot 3 Edge, on October 9. Its range and altitude ceiling both exceed those of the currently deployed Patriot 3 missile, and it is designed to counter hypersonic weapons and next-generation advanced maneuverable missile threats.
US companies including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Anduril have announced a $3 billion investment to expand the production of defense equipment and sell it to NATO member states.
The U.S. Department of War awarded Lockheed Martin a multi-year modified contract worth a total of $58.62 billion for the production of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 interceptor missiles.