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Lockheed Martin unveiled the PAC-3 Adapted Capability Effector (ACE), a Patriot interceptor priced at less than half the cost of the PAC-3 MSE to counter air and missile threats, a move aimed at aiding Ukraine amid critical PAC-3 missile shortages. Initial production is expected within 36 months, with the broader goal of boosting allied resilience against evolving ballistic threats.
Lockheed Martin unveiled the PAC-3 Adapted Capability Effector (ACE), a cheaper Patriot interceptor priced at less than half of the PAC-3 MSE and compatible with legacy Patriot systems and the Integrated Battle Command System. Debuted at Farnborough 2026, ACE targets air-breathing threats, cruise missiles and short-range ballistic missiles, aiming to ease high interceptor costs and depleted stockpiles as drones and inexpensive munitions proliferate in modern conflicts.
Lockheed Martin will field a cheaper PAC-3 Adapted Capability Effector (ACE) Patriot interceptor designed to counter drones, costing less than half the current PAC-3 MSE price (about $4m per missile) and developed with US and European partners to meet rising demand amid depleted stockpiles, signaling a shift toward cost-effective, battle-tested defenses and greater allied, indigenous capabilities.