Boeing increases production of components for PAC-3 missiles amid growing demand
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Boeing increased production of seeker heads for PAC-3 missiles by 30% in 2025, manufacturing 650 units. In 2026, the company plans to bring the figure to 850 units.
The American company Boeing is ramping up production of seeker heads for PAC-3 interceptor missiles, which are used in Patriot surface-to-air missile systems. This was reported by Bloomberg, writes UNN.
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According to Boeing Defense CEO Steve Parker, in 2025 the company increased production of seeker heads by 30%, manufacturing 650 units. In 2026, Boeing plans to bring this figure to 850, which will be another increase of approximately 30%.
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Demand for missiles increased after the war with Iran
According to Bloomberg, thousands of interceptor missiles were used by the United States and its allies during the war with Iran to repel ballistic missile attacks. Against this backdrop, Washington seeks to quickly replenish its air defense system stocks.
Framework agreements signed this year provide for a gradual increase in PAC-3 missile production to 2,000 units per year by 2030.
In addition, Boeing continues to expand its presence in Europe, where countries are increasing funding for defense programs and seeking to develop their own military capabilities. The company is involved in a number of projects, including offering the T-7 training aircraft for the Royal Air Force of Great Britain, as well as promoting the MQ-28 Ghost Bat unmanned combat aircraft in cooperation with Germany's Rheinmetall.