PAC-3 demonstrates advanced integration in successful defense test

The test marks the sixth in an ongoing series to validate the PAC-3 system's performance within the U.S. Army's modernized Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) architecture. It confirmed PAC-3 MSE's ability to detect, acquire, track, and engage flight test targets when paired with LTAMDS and IBCS - critical components for modern battlefield awareness and response.

"The ongoing evolution of PAC-3's capabilities reflects our commitment to providing soldiers the most advanced and effective tools to counter emerging threats," said Brian Kubik, vice president of PAC-3 Programs. "In partnership with the U.S. Army, we're maximizing PAC-3's effectiveness within a robust and resilient integrated 360-degree ecosystem that maximizes situational awareness and response capabilities to help soldiers defend what matters most."

The PAC-3 missile employs Hit-to-Kill technology, a system that neutralizes threats through direct body-to-body impact. This method delivers significantly higher kinetic energy on targets compared to traditional blast-fragmentation systems. The PAC-3's versatility makes it effective against a wide range of threats, including aircraft, tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and advanced systems like hypersonics.