# NATO Allies Seek Expanded Missile Capacity

A Breaking Defense video roundtable describes missile threats and limited missile-defense capacity as growing concerns for NATO nations, citing the wars in Ukraine and Iran as warnings. It says the United States and allies are seeking to increase production of offensive and defensive weapons and develop next-generation capabilities, but identifies no specific procurement, funding, schedule, or solicitation. For contractors, the discussion is strategic market context rather than a current bid opportunity.

- Defense contractors can treat the discussion as a broad signal of allied interest in greater missile production and next-generation capabilities, not as evidence of a funded requirement or award.
- Companies supporting missile or air-defense programs can assess whether their capabilities align with this stated direction; the signal provides no solicitation or other concrete action to pursue.
- Procurement teams should distinguish this strategic discussion from an actionable acquisition notice because no agency requirement, contract value, or timeline is specified.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** November 12, 2026

### Government Entities
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

### Vendors
- Lockheed Martin (sponsor)

### Sources
- [NATO nations have a missile crisis. How did it happen, and can it be fixed? - Breaking Defense](https://breakingdefense.com/2026/11/nato-nations-have-a-missile-crisis-how-did-it-happen-and-can-it-be-fixed) - Breaking Defense