Boeing Wins $14.7 Billion PAC-3 Seeker Production Contract From Lockheed
Boeing Company (NYSE: BA ) on Monday disclosed securing an approximately $14.7 billion undefinitized contract action from Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT ). Boeing Wins Seven-Year PAC-3 MSE Seeker Production Framework The award allows Boeing to triple PAC-3 MSE seeker output under its previously announced seven-year framework agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense, supporting the department’s Acquisition Transformation Strategy and efforts to strengthen the nation’s Arsenal of Freedom. According to Boeing, the PAC-3 seeker is an active Ka-band millimeter-wave radar guidance component mounted in the nose section of the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) and PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles. Boeing calls it the "eyes" of the missile during the final (terminal) phase of flight. Boeing’s seekers equip Patriot interceptors to detect, track and engage advanced threats, including hostile aircraft and hypersonic, ballistic and cruise missiles. To support higher production, Boeing has invested in its PAC-3 seeker facility, strengthened supplier relationships, upgraded facilities with advanced technology, and improved manufacturing processes and controls to enhance first-time
7 billion undefinitized contract action from Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT ). S. Department of Defense, supporting the department’s Acquisition Transformation Strategy and efforts to strengthen the nation’s Arsenal of Freedom. According to Boeing, the PAC-3 seeker is an active Ka-band millimeter-wave radar guidance component mounted in the nose section of the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) and PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles.
Boeing calls it the "eyes" of the missile during the final (terminal) phase of flight. Boeing’s seekers equip Patriot interceptors to detect, track and engage advanced threats, including hostile aircraft and hypersonic, ballistic and cruise missiles. To support higher production, Boeing has invested in its PAC-3 seeker facility, strengthened supplier relationships, upgraded facilities with advanced technology, and improved manufacturing processes and controls to enhance first-time quality.
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