The United States is sharply ramping up its military capabilities as the Pentagon announced plans to more than triple production of Patriot PAC-3 interceptor missiles under a new deal with Lockheed Martin. The move comes alongside an expanded Tomahawk missile contract and follows Donald Trump’s call for a massive $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027. The missile buildup coincides with recent U.S. military actions involving Venezuela, Iran, Ukraine, and renewed rhetoric over Greenland, fueling questions about Washington preparing for multiple conflicts. Experts warn that current interceptor stockpiles remain critically low despite surging demand driven by the Ukraine war and rising global tensions.