Hit-To-Kill Terminal Interceptors
Kinetic-kill interceptor missiles that destroy manoeuvring ballistic and hypersonic threats by direct body-to-body impact in the terminal phase, enabling warhead-free defence of defended assets with progressively upgraded seekers, agility and reach.
Developed mainly in: United StatesImpacting: North America, Europe, Rest of Asia and Middle East & Africa
At the AUSA show in Washington, Lockheed Martin revealed PAC-3 Edge, an interceptor being developed for the US Army's Future Interceptor programme. Built on proven PAC-3 MSE hardware, it is designed to engage hypersonic glide vehicles, advanced cruise and ballistic missiles at greater altitude and range, bridging the gap between PAC-3 MSE and THAAD.
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- Lockheed unveils PAC-3 Edge interceptor aimed at hypersonic and advanced cruise threats
Defence24 · 16 Oct 2026
- Lockheed unveils new PAC-3 variant aimed at US Army's next interceptor competition
Prnewswire · 12 Oct 2026
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