PAC-3

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - April 14, 2026 - Boeing has formalized a 7-year framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War to expand production of PAC-3 seeker systems at its Huntsville, Alabama facility, while the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has separately cleared higher maximum takeoff weights for the 787-9 and 787-10 widebody variants. The two developments - one in defense manufacturing, one in commercial aviation certification - run concurrently and reflect active movement across Boeing's primary business divisions. The PAC-3 agreement follows a visit by the U.S. Secretary of War to the Huntsville factory in December 2025, indicating senior-level government validation of the facility prior to formalizing the expansion commitment. The 787 weight approval extends the operational envelope for airline customers flying the company's bestselling widebody platform.