Pentagon says Poland will host PAC-3 missile maintenance facility

Pentagon: The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, responsible for coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to national security and the U.S. armed forces. In this development, it has joined the White House in approving Poland as the host for a PAC-3 missile maintenance facility as part of broader NATO sustainment efforts. This aligns with recent multilateral planning involving the US and European allies to establish regional repair capabilities for advanced Patriot interceptors. NATO Readiness: The proposed facility aims to provide in-region maintenance, repair, and recertification for PAC-3 MSE and CRI interceptors used by multiple allied Patriot operators. Defense Cooperation: The US, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden signed a July 2026 agreement to explore a European PAC-3 maintenance facility, with Poland emerging as the leading candidate. Industry Partnership: Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of PAC-3 missiles, has endorsed and is involved in plans for the European service center alongside US government approvals.