# Poland selected to host European PAC-3 missile maintenance facility
Lockheed Martin plans a Polish facility to repair and recertify NATO allies' PAC-3 interceptors, with Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden leading supply chain integration.
Published 2026-10-27 by TGOs. Canonical: https://tgos.io/news/2026/10/27/poland-selected-to-host-european-pac-3-missile-maintenance/
The United States announced on Oct. 27 that Poland will host the European Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Maintenance Facility.[1] Lockheed Martin plans to establish the site in coordination with the U.S. government.[2]
The facility would give NATO allies operating PAC-3 interceptors a regional site for repair, refurbishment, lifecycle support and recertification, according to Lockheed Martin.[2][1]
The Department of War said Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden will lead critical supply chain integration.[1] Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael P. Duffey said allies are investing national resources to establish the sustainment capability.[1]
Defense News reported that European allies are advancing talks with the United States on possible local production of PAC-3 MSE interceptors.[3] Germany, Poland and Ukraine, among others, have lobbied Washington to allow domestic manufacturing, the outlet reported.[3]
## Why it matters
The department expects regional maintenance, repair and overhaul to shorten turnaround times and improve operational readiness for allied air and missile defense forces.[1] Neither the department's nor Lockheed Martin's Oct. 27 release gave an opening schedule for the facility.[1]
## Sources
1. War.gov: Poland Selected to Host Historic PAC-3 Missile Maintenance Facility
2. Lockheed Martin: Welcomes Dedicated PAC-3 Missile Maintenance Facility in Poland
3. Defense News: US taps Poland to host European PAC-3 missile maintenance facility