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Poland Wins PAC-3 Missile Maintenance Facility to Repair and Recertify NATO Patriot Interceptors
Poland has been selected to host a dedicated PAC-3 Missile Maintenance Facility serving European NATO operators of the Patriot air and missile defence system. Announced by Lockheed Martin and the U.S. government on October 27, 2026, the planned site will provide interceptor repair, refurbishment, lifecycle support, recertification and integrated testing. Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden will support the facility through an interconnected transatlantic supply chain, reducing reliance on shipping missiles to U.S. depots. The announcement establishes the host country and sustainment mission, while the precise location, operating timetable and annual throughput remain undisclosed.