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Next-Gen Patriot Missile Offers Enhanced Range And Capability
Lockheed Martin has unveiled the PAC-3 Edge, a next-generation Patriot interceptor designed to offer enhanced range and capability. The new missile is intended for the US Army’s Future Interceptor program and will be produced on Lockheed’s existing PAC-3 line in Camden, Arkansas. According to Tim Cahill, president of Lockheed’s missiles and fire control division, the company will invest hundreds of millions of dollars in the missile and its components, with testing set to begin in 2027 and deployment expected in 2031. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.