U.S. Army adds $347M to its new containerized Patriot launcher

The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control up to $347,500,000 to develop a containerized Patriot missile launcher and RIG-360 guidance system. This investment aims to resolve a critical gap in radar coverage that could be exploited by enemy drones or missiles approaching from specific directions. Based in Grand Prairie, Texas, the contractor will focus on closing these blind spots to enhance the overall effectiveness of Patriot missile batteries for the Army.