Patriot Advanced Capability-3
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 148
- Short name
- PAC-3
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
-
Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 1,755
- Contract obligations
- $4,279,389,439 Since fiscal year 2004
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $104,587,212 |
| FY2025 | -$1,165,489 |
| FY2024 | $15,614,163 |
| FY2023 | -$7,087,909 |
| FY2022 | $288,556,456 |
| FY2021 | $26,919,822 |
| FY2020 | $25,160,398 |
| FY2019 | $81,325,841 |
| FY2018 | $323,809,308 |
| FY2017 | $476,049,719 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $3,119,163,545 | |
| 2 | Raytheon Company | $797,967,895 | |
| 3 | Lockheed Martin Global, Inc. | $164,707,870 | |
| 4 | Raytheon Company | $62,072,818 | |
| 5 | Vincorion LLC | $21,364,262 | |
| 6 | EDO Reconnaissance And Surveil | $14,510,940 | |
| 7 | Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc. | $8,690,096 | |
| 8 | Raytheon Company | $7,740,488 | |
| 9 | Lister Petter Americas Inc. | $7,424,799 | |
| 10 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc. | $6,444,055 |
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Contract awards
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Latest 50 of 1,755 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
About this program
The Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) under the U.S. Army's Major Capability Acquisition pathway. The program encompasses the development, production, and sustainment of advanced surface-to-air missile systems designed to counter tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and advanced aircraft. The program serves both domestic U.S. military requirements and supports Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers, including Japan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, NATO Support Agency, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, and United Arab Emirates.
Contract awards under this program range from small purchase orders for spare parts (under $100,000) to large delivery orders exceeding $300 million. Lockheed Martin Corporation serves as the primary contractor for major system components and support services, typically under Cost Plus Fixed Fee or Cost Plus Incentive arrangements with durations of 2-5 years. Notable subcontractors include Boeing, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, and Honeywell International. The Program Executive Office (PEO) for Missiles and Space serves as the primary contracting agency, with significant work performed at Letterkenny Army Depot. While most large contracts have no set-aside designation, the program includes numerous Total Small Business set-aside awards for specialized components such as cable assemblies, circuit cards, and metal plating services. The contracts support various aspects of the system, including missile recertification, repair services, obsolescence mitigation, and spare parts procurement.
Quick answers
What is PAC-3?
Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Army. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has PAC-3 obligated on contracts?
1,755 contract awards are coded to PAC-3, and their actions have obligated $4,279,389,439 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on PAC-3?
The contractors obligated the most on PAC-3 contracts are Lockheed Martin Corporation ($3,119,163,545), Raytheon Company ($867,781,201 across 3 registrations) and Lockheed Martin Global, Inc. ($164,707,870).
How much did PAC-3 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to PAC-3 obligated -$1,165,489 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for PAC-3?
The latest contract award coded to PAC-3 is W31P4Q24F0026, awarded to Lockheed Martin Corporation on March 18, 2024.
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