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LandNorth AmericaAug 20, 2026

Pentagon's 800% PAC-3 MSE surge faces production bottleneck as Patriot demand soars

The Pentagon's plan to boost PAC-3 MSE interceptor output by 800% faces production bottlenecks amid soaring Patriot demand. Supply chain and component constraints threaten the ramp. Reflects strained missile defense industrial base. Critical to replenishing depleted stockpiles.

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