Lockheed Martin unveils PAC‑3 Edge interceptor for U.S. Army Future Interceptor program
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Lockheed Martin presented the PAC‑3 Edge interceptor, built on PAC‑3 MSE technology and featuring a new seeker head, a multi‑pulse solid‑fuel rocket motor from Northrop Grumman, and flight‑control system upgrades, to compete in the U.S. Army Future Interceptor program.
The company and the U.S. Department of Defense signed a seven‑year framework in January 2026 to increase annual PAC‑3 production from roughly 600 to 2,000 units, with testing of the Edge slated for 2027 and an expected entry into service around 2031; its price is projected to be comparable to the PAC‑3 MSE rather than a low‑cost alternative to the PAC‑3 ACE.