Some U.S. officials believe the heavy use of Tomahawk missiles and air-defense interceptors in the Iran war could complicate Washington’s ability to fully execute near-term Taiwan defense plans.

Germany and Ukraine agreed a €4 billion defense package that includes joint drone production, funding for hundreds of Patriot missiles, IRIS-T support, and additional investment in long-range strike capabilities.

The Netherlands has signed a $627 million direct commercial sales contract with Raytheon for Patriot air and missile defense equipment, including radars, launchers, and command-and-control stations.

Ukraine has positioned the development of an indigenous air defense system as its most urgent defense priority to protect its airspace more effectively against Russian attacks.

Lockheed Martin will conduct a live-fire test this spring to integrate the PAC-3 MSE missile with the U.S. Navy’s Aegis combat system.