Lockheed Martin cannot provide specific delivery timelines for Patriot PAC-3 air defense interceptors. A senior executive announced the uncertainty at the ILA Berlin Air Show.
Surging global demand and persistent supply chain pressures from ongoing conflicts drive the delays. The company is currently working to expand its production capacity.
The U.S. government maintains final control over missile allocation and delivery priority to foreign nations. This situation is causing frustration for allies including Germany, Japan, and Poland.