Lockheed Martin told reporters at the ILA Berlin Air Show that it cannot give U.S. allies a timetable for Patriot PAC‑3 interceptor deliveries, even as the company ramps production. The firm plans to triple output to 2,000 missiles a year by 2033 under a $4.7bn Pentagon deal, but allocation remains under U.S. control.

Washington’s war in Iran has tightened the supply chain, causing delays for systems used by Germany, Japan, Poland, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Lockheed’s vice‑president Brian Dunn warned that priority lists are set by the Department of War, not the manufacturer, leaving allies uncertain about their position.

Ukraine already faces high demand for PAC‑3 missiles, where Russian ballistic and hypersonic strikes exploit shortages. Ukraine’s Fire Point recently tested a cheaper, mass‑produced alternative, highlighting pressure on U.S. suppliers. European nations now push to reduce dependence on U.S. technology amid doubts over Washington’s reliability.

With production capped at 650 missiles a year today, Lockheed’s expansion to 2,000 by 2033 could lift supply but still leaves allies in a waiting game. The company must navigate U.S. export controls while meeting a global scramble for air‑defence assets that could reshape defense spending.