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Boeing’s Patriot programme breaks seeker production records amid rising global demand

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 André Orban

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8 August 2024

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A Patriot system (equipped with an AN/MPQ-53 Radar Set seeker) of the German Air Force in August 2013 © Ra Boe / Wikipedia, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=33921525

Boeing’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) seeker programme is on track to set a new annual production record in 2024, surpassing previous records by over 20%. The PAC-3 seekers, critical components of the Patriot missile defence system, have seen increased demand due to escalating global threats, particularly in Ukraine, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific region.

Key factors driving the production surge include enhanced manufacturing processes, supply chain stability, and improved quality control. Boeing has produced over 5,000 PAC-3 seekers since 2000, with production now ramping up further to address growing orders. To support this, Boeing is expanding its PAC-3 Seeker Factory in Huntsville, Alabama, by 35,000 square feet and investing in advanced technology to boost production capacity by more than 30%.

The programme’s expansion is crucial for meeting the rising demand from 17 countries that currently deploy PAC-3 interceptors.