The United States is in talks with Germany and several other European countries over a joint production project for Raytheon’s AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles, as well as the construction of a European maintenance facility for Lockheed Martin’s PAC-3 Patriot missiles, according to a source familiar with the discussions.
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If implemented, the two projects would free up production capacity at Raytheon and Lockheed Martin facilities in the United States, enabling the American defense manufacturers to increase domestic output.
The source, who requested anonymity, said the participating countries are expected to sign a letter of intent during NATO’s Industry Forum, held on the sidelines of the alliance’s summit in Ankara later on Tuesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized European allies for relying on the United States for their security while urging them to increase defense spending and purchase more American-made military equipment.
He has also threatened on several occasions to withdraw the United States from the alliance.
The initiative comes amid growing concerns in Washington over the ability of U.S. defense manufacturers to meet rising global demand after the wars in Ukraine and Iran significantly depleted American military stockpiles.
Trump has encouraged expanding the joint production of U.S.-made weapons with European partners as part of broader efforts to strengthen defense manufacturing capacity.
