Lockheed Martin and five NATO allies signed a joint government-to-government agreement on 7 July 2026 to explore a dedicated PAC-3 Missile Maintenance Facility in Europe. The pact, finalized in Ankara during the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum, commits the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden to establish in-region sustainment capabilities for PAC-3 MSE interceptors. Lockheed will leverage decades of missile production and supply-chain expertise to support the facility’s development. This initiative reduces reliance on U.S.-based maintenance, shortens response times for allies, and frees capacity at domestic factories to meet rising global demand driven by conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Final site selection remains pending as the agreement enters an exploration phase.