Lockheed Martin Advances PAC-3 MSE Component Production in Spain
Lockheed Martin has marked significant progress in advancing PAC-3 MSE component production in Spain through formal agreements and industrial milestones with key Spanish partners Grupo Oesía and Sener, underscoring growing allied supply chain integration and allied air defense manufacturing capacity.
On January 20, 2026, Lockheed Martin awarded a purchase order to Tecnobit, part of Grupo Oesía, authorizing the firm to establish a production line for specialized PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) cables and harnesses. The signing took place in Madrid alongside officials from the Spanish Ministry of Defense, expanding Grupo Oesía’s role within the PAC-3 MSE supply base.
Earlier the same week, Lockheed Martin participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for Sener’s new Patriot Center of Excellence facility in Tres Cantos, near Madrid. Sener will produce PAC-3 MSE actuators at the site following U.S. government validation of its production line design. The facility, slated to enter service in 2027, reflects expanded industrial participation in the Patriot interceptor supply chain.
Strengthening the PAC-3 Supply Chain
The PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement is the latest interceptor variant for the Patriot air defense system, incorporating advanced hit-to-kill technology to defeat tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, hypersonic threats, and aircraft. Spain formalized its acquisition of PAC-3 MSE and associated support equipment with the United States in 2024, becoming the 16th partner nation in the PAC-3 user community.
Lockheed Martin’s integration of Spanish suppliers into the PAC-3 MSE component base aims to enhance supply chain resilience and deliver technology transfer that benefits both U.S. and allied air defense production. According to Brian Kubik, vice president of PAC-3 Programs at Lockheed Martin, Spanish industry involvement strengthens homeland defense cooperation and broadens industrial capabilities.
Industrial and Economic Impact
The Spanish industrial developments are positioned to support a four-year implementation timeline culminating in certified component deliveries to Lockheed Martin’s PAC-3 MSE assembly line in Camden, Arkansas. This phase will include regular progress reviews and technical assistance by Lockheed Martin to its Spanish partners.
Officials from Sener noted that the new building will house all necessary tooling to meet present demand and future growth, producing missile actuators for the global Patriot market. Grupo Oesía emphasized its enhanced technological and industrial contributions to the international PAC-3 MSE supply chain.
Strategic Context
The expanded cooperation in Spain occurs against a backdrop of U.S. efforts to accelerate PAC-3 MSE production globally. In January 2026, Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Department of War forged a long-term acquisition framework intended to more than triple annual PAC-3 MSE production capacity from roughly 600 to 2,000 missiles per year, in part to meet higher allied demand amid sustained geopolitical tensions.
European partners including Poland and others have also advanced PAC-3 MSE component roles in recent years, reflecting broader allied industrial involvement in air defense manufacturing.
Looking Ahead
As the Spanish facilities ramp up capability, Lockheed Martin’s global PAC-3 supply chain is expected to benefit from enhanced industrial diversity and sovereign manufacturing capacity within allied nations. Continued collaboration with Grupo Oesía and Sener is set to support delivery schedules and reinforce strategic interoperability across U.S. and allied air defense systems.
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