Lockheed Tests PAC-3 MSE Missile With Virtualized Aegis Combat System
Lockheed Martin has demonstrated the ability of its Patriot Advanced Capability‑3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptor to intercept a live target using the U.S. Navy's virtualized Aegis Weapon System at the company's White Sands Missile Range facility in New Mexico. During the flight test, the PAC-3 MSE missile was fired from an MK-70 containerized launch platform and targeted a cruise missile, showcasing its capacity to defend against advanced missile threats, Lockheed said.