Lockheed Martin plans to establish a dedicated PAC-3 Missile Maintenance Facility in Poland to support NATO operators of Patriot air-defence systems. Coordinated with the U.S. government, the planned centre will provide regional repair, refurbishment, lifecycle support and re-certification for PAC-3 MSE and PAC-3 CRI interceptors, reducing reliance on U.S.-based maintenance and shortening turnaround times for European users.
Poland was selected as the host during NATO armaments discussions in Brussels, with Polish Defence Ministry officials confirming the decision. Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden, which joined the United States and Poland as original signatories to the initiative, are expected to contribute to the facility’s supply chain.
The centre is intended to improve missile availability and the readiness of Patriot air-defence units by enabling maintenance and support closer to the European operators. Lockheed Martin also plans to integrate it into Poland’s defence-industrial ecosystem, creating opportunities for skilled employment and local suppliers.
The project concerns maintenance and sustainment rather than missile production. No site, construction schedule, operational start date, investment value or Polish industrial partners have been identified. Polish reporting has suggested that the centre could take several months to become operational, while a reported investment of about one billion złoty has not been included in Lockheed Martin’s announcement.