Japan & Lockheed Martin

Japan: As a partner in GCAP, Japan could see enhanced industrial collaboration and program stability with Canadian observer status.

Lockheed Martin: Lockheed Martin, maker of the F-35, could see reduced Canadian orders if the review leads to a mixed fleet or GCAP participation.

Japan: Japan's licensed production of Patriots serves as a model and could see increased demand for its own missiles.

Lockheed Martin: As the prime contractor for Patriot interceptors, Lockheed Martin could see increased demand and production opportunities, though technology transfer concerns remain.

Japan: Japan operates the Patriot system and is among the countries that may hold onto missiles for its own defense, contributing to the global supply constraints.

Lockheed Martin: Lockheed Martin builds the advanced PAC-3 MSE interceptors and recently introduced the lower-cost PAC-3 ACE. The U.S. Army awarded it a contract worth up to $58.6 billion to produce Patriot interceptors, significantly strengthening its defense portfolio.

Japan: Japan is mentioned as a potential partner to bridge mineral supply gaps for U.S. manufacturers.

Lockheed Martin: Negotiating to buy scandium and germanium from U.S. suppliers to reduce reliance on China.

Japan: Japan participated as a partner, with defense ministers meeting NATO counterparts.

Lockheed Martin: Lockheed Martin signed a draft deal with Rheinmetall to produce ATACMS missiles in Germany, expanding its European Union — European footprint.