Boeing Secures $14.7B Lockheed Deal to Triple PAC-3 Seeker Output
Huntsville, Ala. – October 05, 2026 -- Boeing has been awarded an undefinitized contract action worth approximately $14.7 billion by Lockheed Martin to scale production and deliver PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) seekers.
Contract triples seeker output under seven-year framework
The award formalizes a seven-year framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War, enabling Boeing to triple its production of PAC-3 MSE seekers. The seekers power the most advanced Patriot interceptors, allowing them to identify, track and engage threats ranging from hostile aircraft to hypersonic, ballistic and cruise missiles.
Production surge aligns with Pentagon's Acquisition Transformation Strategy
The increased output is designed to support the Department of War's Acquisition Transformation Strategy and bolster the U.S. Arsenal of Freedom initiative, which aims to accelerate delivery of critical defense capabilities to service members.