Lockheed Martin Debuts PAC-3 Edge™ for the U.S. Army's Innovative Future Interceptor Program
PR Newswire•09/10/2026•16:16 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤PAC-3 Edge advances into the Army’s Future Interceptor program’s next development stage
- ➤PAC-3 Edge development and testing begin in 2027, targeting rapid deployment by 2031
- ➤PAC-3 Edge targets hypersonic and advanced missile threats at longer ranges and higher altitudes
- ➤Lockheed Martin invested $250M in Strigo Product Center seeker technology
- ➤Northrop Grumman designed PAC-3 Edge’s multi-pulse solid rocket motor
Expert Statements
Tim Cahill, President, Missiles and Fire Control, Lockheed Martin
“Lockheed Martin's PAC-3 Edge interceptor leverages the combat-proven PAC-3 MSE, delivering even greater maneuverability, power and velocity to ensure the Army's layered defensive architecture remains the most advanced in the world.”
Lockheed Martin Debuts PAC-3 Edge™ for the U.S. Army's Innovative Future Interceptor Program PR Newswire
Next-generation Army interceptor adds cutting-edge capability against hypersonic and advanced missile threats to the Arsenal of Freedom
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