DALLAS, Oct. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Army
significantly upgraded its missile defense capabilities today as it
accepted the first PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE)
interceptors built by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT). With improved
mobility and range, the new interceptors will defend against
evolving threats around the globe.
"We are proud to deliver these interceptors to the U.S. Army and
are confident the men and women of the armed forces can count on
the PAC-3 MSE when it matters most," said Scott Arnold, vice president of PAC-3 programs
at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. "As enemy threats
grow in number and complexity, these interceptors will be critical
to protecting soldiers, citizens and infrastructure around the
globe."
The PAC-3 MSE missile is a high-velocity interceptor that
defends against tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and
aircraft.
Building on the battle-proven PAC-3 missile, the PAC-3 MSE
brings a larger, dual-pulse solid-rocket motor, larger control fins
and upgraded support systems. With the enhancements, Lockheed
Martin nearly doubled the missile's reach and dramatically improved
maneuverability against today's faster and more sophisticated
ballistic and cruise missiles threats.
Lockheed Martin received the first PAC-3 MSE production contract
in April 2014 and earned a follow-on
order in July 2015. For additional
information, visit our PAC-3 and PAC-3 MSE webpages.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda,
Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace
company that employs approximately 112,000 people worldwide and is
principally engaged in the research, design, development,
manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology
systems, products and services. The Corporation's net sales for
2014 were $45.6 billion.
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