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Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Lockheed Martin Launches Patriot Missile From VLS in First-Ever Test

Lockheed Martin Launches Patriot Missile From VLS in First-Ever Test

"Lockheed Martin vertically launched a PAC-3 MSE for the first time in a test that downed a cruise missile ... In partnership with multiple Department of Defense Services and Components, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) launched a PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE)interceptor from an MK-70 containerized launch platform to engage a cruise missile target in flight. This test marks the first time PAC-3 MSE was launched in this configuration, utilizing the Virtualized Aegis Weapon System, to intercept a live target. "

Reference: www.navalnews.com .