About PAC-3
- Unmatched, Combat-Proven Capability
- The PAC-3 family of missiles are combat-proven Hit-to-Kill interceptors that defend against modern and emerging threats, including tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, advanced threats and aircraft.
- PAC-3 missiles defend against incoming threats through direct body-to-body contact delivering exponentially more kinetic energy on the target than can be achieved with blast fragmentation mechanisms.
- The PAC-3 MSE builds on the combat-proven Hit-to-Kill PAC-3 CRI by significantly increasing agility, range and altitude with a two-pulse solid rocket motor.
- Integrating for the Future Fight
- PAC-3 MSE features flexible integration capabilities with advanced IAMD systems to counter evolving threats.
- PAC-3 MSE delivers increased performance against next-generation threats through hardware and software upgrades and when paired with advanced sensors.
- PAC-3 MSE is a true IAMD effector integrated into the Patriot system, THAAD, Navy Aegis, F-35 sensors, the Integrated Battle Command System and LTAMDS radar.
- With Lockheed Martin’s missile uplinker, the RIG-360, the PAC-3 missile is radar agnostic capable of supporting “any sensor, best shooter.”
- Ramping Up to Meet Demand
- PAC-3 has consistently increased production rates on PAC-3 MSE since full-rate production began in 2018.
- To meet increased demand, Lockheed Martin is partnering with the U.S. Army to increase PAC-3 MSE’s annual production capacity to 650 PAC-3 MSEs.
- Furthering Global Security
- Seventeen nations have chosen PAC-3 CRI and PAC-3 MSE to provide missile defense capabilities.
- Demand for PAC-3 MSE’s combat-proven deterrence capabilities continues to grow around the world.
PAC-3 In The News
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