๐บ๐ธ๐ต๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ช๐ณ๐ฑ๐ According to the statement, Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden will lead the integration of supply chains. The PAC-3 is a surface-to-air guided missile used in Patriot air defense systems. The facility will maintain, repair and modernize the missiles in Europe. It is not intended for the production of new missiles. The US Department of War states that carrying out this work in the area will "significantly reduce downtime" and provide allies with additional capabilities in crisis situations, but does not provide specific data. Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffy said allies are investing national resources "to create this important defense system on NATO's eastern flank. ".
This decision follows an agreement signed on July 7 at the NATO summit in Ankara by representatives of the US, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden on the possibility of creating such a facility. Lockheed Martin has previously stated that it will support allies with PAC-3 MSE and PAC-3 Cost Reduction Initiative missiles.