The United States is reportedly in talks with Germany and other European partners on two missile-related initiatives, according to a source cited by Reuters. One proposal involves co-producing Raytheon’s AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles in Europe. A second plan would establish a maintenance facility in Europe for Lockheed Martin’s PAC-3 Patriot missiles. The reported aim is to increase support capabilities for European forces while also helping US manufacturers manage production capacity. If both projects proceed, they could free up manufacturing space at US factories for Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, allowing the companies to increase output at home.
A Kyiv Post report says the proposal is expected to be announced on the sidelines of a NATO summit. It also notes that while earlier speculation had included possible joint PAC-3 production in Germany, the current discussion focuses on maintenance rather than co-producing PAC-3 missiles. Kyiv’s outlet frames the distinction as significant given Ukraine’s interest in timely access to Patriot-related capabilities amid ongoing Russian missile strikes.
