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Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 Edge interceptor, a PAC-3 MSE successor designed for hypersonic threats

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Lockheed Martin says PAC-3 Edge adds a new seeker, upgraded flight controls and a Northrop Grumman multi-pulse rocket motor to the PAC-3 MSE lineage. The company describes it as a successor intended to counter hypersonic and other advanced threats, with the US Army saying it could be fielded by 2031.

Discovered 2026-10-10T01:28:11.704176-07:00 | 2026-10-10T01:28:11.704176-07:00

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  • The proposed successor to PAC-3 MSE combines a new seeker, upgraded flight controls and a multi-pulse motor, making its development and eventual qualification relevant to future air and missile defense capabilities.
  • Lockheed Martin says the interceptor is intended to counter hypersonic and other advanced threats; the US Army has indicated a potential fielding date of 2031, giving planners a timeline to track.

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