# The Pentagon is committing at least $5.5 billion to bolster air defense capabilities.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-20 · AL.com*

## Key points

- The Pentagon has allocated at least $5.5 billion to strengthen air defense systems.
- Lockheed Martin received a $4.8 billion contract to produce PAC-3 MSE interceptors by 2030.
- Dynetics obtained a $617 million contract for Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment Two systems.
- The new Dynetics systems will bridge gaps between SHORAD and longer-range Patriot or THAAD defenses.

**Companies:** Lockheed Martin, Dynetics
**Countries:** United States

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