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Pentagon plans major increase in Patriot and THAAD interceptor production

The Pentagon is moving to triple production of Patriot interceptors and quadruple production of THAAD interceptors. The headline does not specify the reason, timeline, or destination of the systems.

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The planned expansion indicates a significant increase in U.S. air- and missile-defense capacity, with potential implications for military preparedness and international security.

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  1. Pentagon moves to triple Patriot, quadruple THAAD interceptor production ↗armytimes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 18, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC

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