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The United States Department of Defense has signed a deal exceeding $3 billion with defense contractors Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to increase production of Patriot and THAAD interceptor missile parts. Announced on Monday by the Pentagon and Northrop, the agreement is designed to accelerate missile arsenal output.
The production boost comes in response to ongoing strains on U.S. military stockpiles driven by conflicts in Ukraine and Iran.
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South China Morning Post (HK)Focuses on the financial value, specific contractors, and geopolitical strain drivers.
Al Jazeera (QA)Emphasizes the corporate beneficiaries and the acceleration of defense manufacturing.