The new US PAC-3 Edge missile features advanced guidance technology, specifically designed to counter hypersonic targets.
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On October 9, 2026, Lockheed Martin officially unveiled the PAC-3 Edge interceptor missile, a next-generation version for the Patriot air defense system as part of the U.S. Army's Future Interceptor program. The PAC-3 Edge missile is designed to counter advanced threats, particularly hypersonic missiles, while extending the range and interception altitude compared to existing variants. The announcement emphasized leveraging the combat-proven platform of the PAC-3 MSE (Missile Segment Enhancement) missile combined with new technologies to maintain a multi-layered defensive advantage. The PAC-3 Edge missile inherits the hit-to-kill architecture of the PAC-3 series, in which the missile destroys the target by direct impact, rather than relying solely on a fragmentation warhead. The biggest difference lies in the completely new guidance sensor developed by Lockheed Martin's Strigo product center. The company has invested approximately $250 million in this facility to create more advanced guidance technology, providing greater sensitivity and the ability to track targets attempting to conceal themselves or perform complex maneuvers. The new sensor is expected to significantly improve accuracy in environments with electronic interference and for targets flying at extremely high speeds. The propulsion system has also been upgraded with a multi-pulse solid-fuel engine supplied by...
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Lockheed Martin is also developing a parallel, cheaper variant of the PAC-3 ACE missile with simplified components, creating a versatile missile family capable of responding to various threat levels.
