Lockheed debuts PAC-3 Edge interceptor for US Army Future Interceptor program
Bitget2026/10/09 20:16Lockheed Martin debuted PAC-3 Edge, a next-generation interceptor for the U.S. Army’s Future Interceptor competition, targeting hypersonic threats. Development advances in 2027 with testing planned, aiming for rapid deployment by 2031 under the Army’s layered air-and-missile defense. System uses a Lockheed-built seeker developed at its Strigo Product Center, supported by a $250 million internal investment. Design adds a Northrop Grumman multi-pulse solid rocket motor, targeting higher performance at range and altitude versus PAC-3 MSE lineage. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Lockheed Martin Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via PR Newswire (Ref. ID: 202610091615PR_NEWS_USPR_____FL68176) on October 09, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
- Lockheed Martin debuted PAC-3 Edge, a next-generation interceptor for the U.S. Army’s Future Interceptor competition, targeting hypersonic threats.
- Development advances in 2027 with testing planned, aiming for rapid deployment by 2031 under the Army’s layered air-and-missile defense.
- System uses a Lockheed-built seeker developed at its Strigo Product Center, supported by a $250 million internal investment.
- Design adds a Northrop Grumman multi-pulse solid rocket motor, targeting higher performance at range and altitude versus PAC-3 MSE lineage.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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