A Boeing logo is seen at the company's technology and engineering center in Sao Jose dos Campos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil October 10, 2023.
REUTERS/Gabriel Araujo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 13 (Reuters) - Boeing (BA.N) said on Monday it will increase Huntsville factory production capacity for sensors that are used to guide Patriot missiles to their targets to meet rising air and missile defense needs worldwide.
The facility with increased production capacity, expected to be operational in early 2027, will enable Boeing to increase annual PAC-3 (Patriot Advanced Capability-3) seeker production by more than 30%, the company said.
Ukraine has used Patriot missiles in its effort to repel Russia's invasion.
Patriot, which stands for Phased Array Tracking Radar for Intercept on Target, is considered one of the most advanced air defense systems in the U.S. arsenal.
Persons:
Sao Jose dos Campos, Gabriel Araujo, Lockheed Martin, Aatreyee Dasgupta, Shounak Dasgupta
Organizations:
Boeing, REUTERS, Lockheed, Thomson
Locations:
Sao Jose, Sao Paulo state, Brazil, Huntsville, United, Ukraine, U.S, Bengaluru