Source: Fortune
Summary
US defense contractors like Lockheed Martin may grant a license to Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, as President Donald Trump has pledged. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been seeking more interceptors to defend against Russian attacks. Representative Michael McCaul, a House Foreign Affairs Committee member, believes it’s in Lockheed’s best interest to comply with the president’s wishes. McCaul also thinks Ukrainians could potentially build the interceptors faster and better than Lockheed.
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The announcement sounds familiar.
Lockheed Martin and RTX Corp.’s Raytheon unit may share technology with Ukraine. Representative Michael McCaul thinks Ukraine could improve the interceptors and manufacture them more quickly. This move could be a strategic play for Lockheed, as McCaul notes it’s in their best interest to comply with the president’s wishes. Ukraine’s military has been making advances in retaking Russian-occupied territory. One thing is certain: when the US president wants something done, companies like Lockheed listen.
Author: Evan Null
