“Revolutionary Air Defense Collaboration: PAC-3 MSE and Aegis Team Up for Target Elimination!”
In partnership with various Department of Defense Services and Components, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) successfully executed a PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor launch from an MK-70 containerized launch platform aimed at a moving cruise missile. This demonstration marks the first occasion where PAC-3 MSE was utilized in this configuration, utilizing the Virtualized Aegis Weapon System to target a live objective.
“This successful test underscores Lockheed Martin’s commitment to innovating mission-focused, integrated technologies that ensure our service members are equipped to address evolving threats,” remarked Tom Copeman, vice president of Strategy and Naval Programs at Lockheed Martin. “These systems are set to deliver a dependable Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) solution, enhancing the United States’ abilities to defend against advanced and agile threats.”
Lockheed Martin is dedicated to strengthening IAMD capabilities for the U.S. military’s cutting-edge warfare architecture to tackle simultaneous advanced air, surface, and missile hazards.
PAC-3’s exceptional Hit-to-Kill features safeguard against intricate threats, including tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, hypersonic munitions, and aircraft.
