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Defense industry issues emerge regarding production capacity, cheaper alternatives, and vital PAC-3 interceptors for the Patriot system.

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  1. Ducommun received a contract from Simmonds to produce electronic assemblies for LMT's PAC-3 missiles at its facility in Tulsa.

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2 reports, 2 independent, last reported Jul 25. The briefing below covers this first event.

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Defense industry issues emerge regarding production capacity, cheaper alternatives, and vital PAC-3 interceptors for the Patriot system.

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  1. The final production of PAC-3 interceptors is taking place in Camden, Arkansas, driven by government demand related to the Iran conflict.Sub-event
  2. Lockheed Martin (LMT) is developing cheaper PAC-3 missiles for the Patriot system, involving ACE.Sub-event
  3. CSIS reports on PAC-3 operational history amid global defense demand driven by the Iran conflict.Sub-event
  4. PAC-3 interceptors face criticism and noted system failures dating back to the Gulf War.1 source
  5. The Missile Defense Agency is seeking low-cost interceptor programs and developing interceptors compatible with the M903 system.Sub-event
  6. Reports detail production capacity issues and the development of cheaper alternatives for the Patriot system.1 source

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