Lockheed Martin is responsible for manufacturing THAAD and Patriot systems, while RTX is a key contractor and supplier of Patriot.
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Updated Jul 30
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What happened
Lockheed Martin is responsible for manufacturing THAAD and Patriot systems, while RTX is a key contractor and supplier of Patriot.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Lockheed Martin
US aerospace and defense manufacturer
- Zelenskyy is seeking permission for Patriot air defence systems, while talks are underway for SCALP cruise missile production, with Lockheed Martin manufacturing involved.
- Lockheed Martin is supplying F-16V jets to Taiwan, with the Minister of National Defense and political figures discussing the delivery schedule.
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RTX
American multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate
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Patriot
civic tech application
- Patriot ammunition shortages are straining Ukraine's air defense capabilities amidst ongoing Russian missile strikes and requests for Starlink access from Elon Musk.
- Canada is providing defense support for missiles, including a defense package to purchase Patriot missiles, and is initiating joint Ukrainian-Canadian production.