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PAC-3 MSE interceptor deployment and production

Overview

The PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor is seeing increased integration and production discussions across allied nations. The U.S. Navy has announced plans to integrate these interceptors onto Aegis-equipped guided-missile destroyers, with a goal of achieving initial operational capability by 2028. This integration will utilize hit-to-kill technology to counter tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial systems.

Simultaneously, Germany is seeking U.S. authorization to manufacture PAC-3 MSE interceptors domestically. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has proposed managing the entire value chain to address global supply chain bottlenecks for Patriot missile components. While Germany currently assembles PAC-2 interceptors, the more advanced PAC-3 MSE is presently produced by Lockheed Martin.

Entities

Lockheed Martin · U.S. Navy · AEGIS Combat System · Rheinmetall · Congressional Research Service

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Germany seeks U.S. approval to manufacture PAC-3 MSE interceptors

    German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is pushing the U.S. to allow the production of PAC-3 MSE interceptors in Germany to alleviate global air defense supply shortages.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    U.S. Navy to integrate PAC-3 MSE interceptors on Aegis destroyers

    The U.S. Navy intends to deploy Lockheed Martin’s PAC-3 MSE interceptors on Aegis destroyers by 2028, expanding the missile's capabilities from land-based systems to naval integrated air and missile defense.

Sources

aktual24.ro · defence-industry.eu · it-boltwise.de · list25.com · moncloa.com · rrugapress.al · taz.de · todoalicante.es