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Sweden to Purchase PAC-3 MSE Missiles Soon

: Aug 14, 2018 - : 4:41 am

US and Swedish officials have formalized an agreement for purchase of Lockheed Martin’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles by Sweden.

 

On formal contract signature, Sweden will become the sixth international customer to sign an agreement to procure PAC-3 MSE. The US, Qatar, Japan, Romania, Poland and the United Arab Emirates are the other countries to have procured PAC-3 MSE systems.

 

“Today’s global security environment demands reliable Hit-to-Kill technology and innovative solutions. PAC-3 MSE interceptors will provide Sweden with a formidable layer of defence,” said Jay Pitman, vice president of PAC-3 at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.

 

The PAC-3 MSE is an upgrade to the Patriot air defense system and Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor

 

The upgraded PAC-3 MSE features a dual-pulse solid rocket motor, providing increased performance in altitude and range thus expanding the lethal battlespace.

 

The PAC-3 MSE missile uses Hit-to-Kill technology, which engages threats through kinetic energy via body-to-body contact.

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