Lockheed Martin PAC 3 Missile Contract
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $202,782,136 contract modification to inspect, recertify, and repair PAC 3 missile interceptors, returning them to full serviceable condition, according to a U.S. Army contract announcement.
The award, issued as modification PZ0009 to contract W31P4Q-22-C-0060, covers sustainment work on PAC 3 missiles operated under the Foreign Military Sales program for Taiwan. The effort supports long term readiness of deployed missile defense assets and extends the operational life of existing interceptor inventories.
The contracting activity is the Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.
Scope of Work and Timeline
Under the contract, Lockheed Martin will conduct detailed inspection, recertification, and repair activities on PAC 3 interceptors. These processes are designed to ensure missiles meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements before being returned to operational units.
All work will be performed at Lockheed Martin facilities in Grand Prairie, Texas. The company is the original manufacturer of the PAC 3 interceptor and the prime contractor for the system’s production and sustainment.
The estimated completion date for the effort is June 30, 2028, reflecting the technical complexity and phased nature of missile recertification programs.
Funding and Foreign Military Sales Details
At the time of the award, $52,382,136 in Fiscal Year 2022 Foreign Military Sales funds for Taiwan were obligated. Additional funding is expected to be applied over the life of the contract as work progresses.
The PAC 3 missile is a key element of Taiwan’s layered air and missile defense architecture. Sustainment and recertification contracts such as this one allow partner nations to maintain credible defensive capabilities without procuring entirely new interceptor inventories.
PAC 3 Missile Role in Missile Defense
The PAC 3 interceptor is designed to defeat tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and advanced aircraft using hit to kill technology. It is deployed as part of the Patriot air and missile defense system and is operated by the U.S. Army and several allied nations.
PAC 3 missiles require periodic inspection and recertification to address aging components, solid rocket motor integrity, and electronics reliability. These efforts help ensure missiles remain ready for operational use throughout their service life.
Lockheed Martin has previously received similar sustainment awards for both U.S. and foreign PAC 3 inventories, reflecting the ongoing demand for missile life extension and readiness support.
Strategic Context
The contract aligns with broader U.S. efforts to support allied and partner missile defense capabilities through the Foreign Military Sales framework. For Taiwan, maintaining a ready inventory of PAC 3 interceptors is considered central to air and missile defense planning amid evolving regional security challenges.
From an industrial standpoint, the award reinforces Grand Prairie, Texas, as a central hub for U.S. missile defense manufacturing and sustainment activities.
