The Patriot interceptor is designed to defeat tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, drones and aircraft.

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Under a seven-year agreement, defense contractor Lockheed Martin will increase its production of the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement, or PAC-3 MSE, interceptor from about 600 to 2,000 annually to meet what the Defense Department called “long-term demand” from U.S. forces, allies and partner nations.