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U.S. and European Firms Expand Defense Production Deals
American and European defense companies have agreed on new industrial cooperation initiatives to produce and sustain U.S. weapons systems in Europe. The arrangements cover Abrams tanks, AMRAAMs, ATACMS, Stingers, and other systems.
Jul 7, 4:44 AM·1m read2 sources
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U.S. defense companies and several European manufacturers have reached agreements to expand production and maintenance of American weapons systems on European soil. The deals involve Anduril, Boeing, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon on the U.S. side, working with Diehl, PGZ, and Rheinmetall in Europe.
The initiatives will allow European facilities to produce or sustain Abrams tanks, AMRAAMs, ATACMS missiles, the Barracuda 500M, small diameter bombs, and Stingers. NATO chief Rutte said the arrangements will strengthen industrial cooperation between the two sides.
Officials described the goal as increasing European capacity to manufacture and maintain key U.S. defense equipment. The agreements do not specify production volumes, timelines, or contract values.
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