Lockheed Martin Launches Cheaper Patriot Missile as Air Defense Demand Surges The recent announcement by Lockheed Martin to launch a cheaper version of its Patriot missile system has been met with enthusiasm from some quarters, particularly in Europe where air defense demand is surging.
However, beneath the surface lies a more complex issue: Europe's continued reliance on American suppliers for critical defense needs.
Lockheed Martin's new missiles are being touted as a cost effective solution, with prices reportedly less than half of the current ones, which are around $4 million each.