Lockheed Martin pitches THAAD to Europe as nations ramp up missile defence against Russia

Lockheed Martin is pitching its THAAD high-altitude missile-defence system to European governments, the company told Handelsblatt, as nations across the continent accelerate defence spending and procurement in response to perceived Russian missile threats. The outreach highlights U.S. contractors targeting expanding European air-defence needs.

Discovered 2025-09-26T05:52:18.146202-07:00 | 2025-09-26T05:52:18.146202-07:00

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  • Lockheed’s push targets expanding European procurement pockets as governments increase missile-defence investment; Germany alone unveiled a €40bn military-space package to accelerate capabilities (see Germany's €40bn military-space plan).
  • The approach underscores growing competition among U.S. primes to supply layered air-defence systems to NATO allies, following national moves to seek U.S. systems clearance and purchases (see Germany's request to buy Raytheon Typhon).
  • It aligns with broader allied modernisation drives for integrated interceptors and sensors, referenced in the U.S. Army SMDC’s upcoming long-term missile-defence strategy (see SMDC long-term missile defence modernisation).

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