Lockheed Martin Awarded Landmark U.S. Navy Contract To Integrate World's Most Advanced Air Defense Missile, PAC-3(R) MSE, Into Aegis Combat System For The First Time

United States, April 22 -- ?The U.S. government announced a contract with Lockheed Martin for the development, integration and testing of PAC-3(R) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) into the Aegis Combat System. This move places the U.S. Navy among the ranks of PAC-3 MSE users around the world, including the U.S. Army and 16 partner nations, giving U.S. Navy warships a razor-sharp defense that helps keep America's freedom of the seas unchallenged. THE BIG PICTURE PAC-3 MSE is combat proven in real-world operations and is a key IAMD capability for the U.S. and its allies. The U.S. government awarded Lockheed Martin a multi-million contract to continue munitions acceleration efforts and deliver a record number of PAC-3 MSE interceptors in 2026...