Lockheed Debuts Cheaper Patriot Interceptor to Bolster Missile Defense
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.
