Boeing and the U.S. Department of War have agreed to a seven-year framework to triple production of Patriot Advanced Capacity-3 (PAC-3) seekers.
As part of the agreement, Boeing also will be increasing its workforce and making cash-neutral investments throughout its production stream.
Boeing has invested more than $200 million since 2024 to expand PAC-3 seeker production capacity in Huntsville, including a 35,000-square-foot expansion. In October 2025, Boeing received a $2.7 billion multi-year contract to produce additional PAC-3 seekers for the U.S. Army.
“In 2025, we increased deliveries by over 30% and we’re excited for the opportunity to grow our highly skilled workforce and our presence in Huntsville as we now triple production,” said Bob Ciesla, vice president, Boeing Precision Engagement Systems.
Boeing-built seekers enable PAC-3 interceptors to identify, track and defeat advanced threats from hostile aircraft and hypersonic to ballistic and cruise missiles.
Under the agreement, Boeing, the DOW and PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement prime contractor Lockheed Martin will immediately begin production ramp-up and negotiate toward a multi-year contract award later this year.
