Boeing has received $2.7 billion in multiyear contracts to manufacture seeker components for the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) interceptor — the US Army’s primary air and missile defense system.
The seeker acts as the missile’s precision guidance unit, enabling the PAC-3 to detect, track, and destroy incoming ballistic and cruise missiles using a “hit-to-kill” mechanism.
Under the latest awards, Boeing will produce seeker assemblies and associated electronics for both US and allied operators of the Patriot system. The agreements ensure sustained production and secure supply of critical components amid rising global demand for missile defense capabilities.
Manufacturing will take place at Boeing’s Huntsville, Alabama, and Nashville, Tennessee facilities, where the company specializes in precision-guided systems and missile electronics. Boeing noted that the contracts reinforce readiness and interoperability across US and allied air defense networks.
The new production commitments coincide with expanding Patriot modernization efforts worldwide. In September, the US Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $9.8-billion contract to deliver new PAC-3 interceptors to US and partner nations, supporting inventory growth and enhanced defense posture.
The PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) variant offers greater range, maneuverability, and accuracy, now in broad use across Germany, Poland, Japan, and South Korea, with further orders expected. Meanwhile, Raytheon continues to upgrade radar and launcher systems, introducing improved command-and-control technologies across the Patriot network.
