Lockheed Martin confirmed on Thursday that General Motors delivered the first missile body components for PAC-3 MSE interceptors in August this year. This collaboration marks the entry of the U.S. automotive manufacturing industry into the missile supply chain, addressing the strain on missile stockpiles due to conflicts in the Middle East. The Pentagon requested Lockheed Martin in January to more than double its annual production of Patriot missiles to over 2,000 units. General Motors completed production and delivery in just three weeks, significantly faster than traditional defense suppliers, highlighting the advantage of civilian manufacturing in rapid production expansion. For General Motors, this move also represents an expansion of its business scope amid pressures in the global automotive market, with the company expecting its defense business revenue to reach $700 million this year.